compromise verdict

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compromise verdict - a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues

finding of fact, verdict - (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

quotient verdict - an improper and unacceptable kind of compromise verdict

law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

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