GJ
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Grand jury |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Law & Legal, Texting & Internet Slang |
GJ has two meanings. It stands for Grand jury (criminal law) or Good job (gaming slang).
Meanings of GJ at a glance
| # | GJ stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand jury | Law & Legal › Criminal Law |
| 2 | Good job | Texting & Internet Slang › Gaming Slang |
1. Grand jury
Law & Legal · Criminal Law Abbreviations
Group of citizens, 16 to 23 in the federal system, that hears evidence presented by prosecutors in secret and decides whether there is probable cause to indict someone for a crime. The defense ordinarily does not take part.
Example: The GJ returned a 12-count indictment after hearing from the lead agent and two cooperating witnesses.
The Fifth Amendment requires grand jury indictment for federal felonies, and at least 12 federal grand jurors must agree to indict. About half the states use grand juries for serious crimes, while others proceed by prosecutor's information after a preliminary hearing. Proceedings are secret under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e).
2. Good job
Texting & Internet Slang · Gaming Slang Abbreviations
Quick praise for a teammate's accomplishment, such as finishing an objective, landing a combo or winning a fight. Common in team-based games and MMO group chat.
Example: Gj on holding the point solo, that was huge.
Sincere and friendly, and one of the simplest ways to keep a team positive during a long session. Like other quick compliments, it can be sarcastic depending on context. Teammates usually reply "ty." Outside games it is common in school and workplace chat as well.
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- DV – Domestic violence
- FTA – Failure to appear
- GBMI – Guilty but mentally ill
- GCT – Good conduct time
- IAC – Ineffective assistance of counsel
- IST – Incompetent to stand trial
- LWOP – Life without parole
- Misd. – Misdemeanor
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More gaming slang abbreviations
- GF – Grand final
- GG – Good game
- GGEZ – Good game, easy
- GGWP – Good game, well played
- GLHF – Good luck, have fun
- GM – Game master
- GOTY – Game of the Year
- GP – Gold pieces
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.