HyperDic: hung_jury

English > 1 sense of the expression hung jury:
NOUNgrouphung jurya jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial)
English > hung jury: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial).
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
BroaderjuryA body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

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