hung jury

A jury that is unable to reach a verdict because its members are unable to reach unanimous agreement (as in criminal cases) or the extent of agreement required by law (as in civil cases).

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hung′ ju′ry

a jury that cannot agree on a verdict.

[1840–50]

hung jury

A jury that has been unable to come to an agreed verdict.

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Noun

hung jury - a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial)

jury - a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

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"

Translations

giuria senza maggioranza

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