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hung jury

n.
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


n.
a jury that cannot agree on a verdict.
[1840–50]
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hung jury

A jury that has been unable to come to an agreed verdict.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.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"
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