compromise verdict

Noun
  1. A verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues (synset 101195123)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: 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
    subtypes: quotient verdict - an improper and unacceptable kind of compromise verdict

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