Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hung-jury
noun
/hʌŋ ˈdʒʊəri/
Definition
A hung jury occurs when the jurors cannot reach a unanimous decision in a trial, resulting in no verdict being reached.
Examples
- After several days of deliberation, the jury was declared hung.
- The judge had to decide whether to retry the case due to the hung jury.
Meaning
It refers to a situation in court where the jury is deadlocked and cannot come to an agreement regarding the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
Synonyms
- deadlocked jury
- stalemate jury
- indecisive jury
