twelve

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a set or group containing twelve things.

n. a collection or set consisting of twelve units.

“She bought a pack of twelve eggs from the local market.”

“The jury was composed of a twelve who had to decide the fate of the defendant based on the evidence presented.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Slang · American English

n. a slang word for the police, especially officers who look for drugs.

n. a slang term for law enforcement, specifically narcotics officers or the police in general.

“Everyone stopped talking when they saw twelve driving down the street.”

“The lookout shouted a warning when he spotted twelve approaching the building from the rear entrance.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Informal

n. the group of twelve people in a court who decide if someone is guilty.

n. a collective reference to a trial jury, traditionally composed of twelve members.

“He decided to trust his case to the twelve rather than take a deal.”

“The defense attorney spent hours selecting the twelve, hoping to find individuals sympathetic to his client's unique circumstances.”