Hung Jury
/ˈhʌŋ ˈdʒʊəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A jury that cannot reach a unanimous or sufficient majority verdict, resulting in a mistrial.
The judge declared a mistrial due to the hung jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
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- hung jury
- hung juries
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Commentary
Typically arises in criminal cases; may lead to retrial or plea negotiation.
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