directed verdict

Noun

Meaning

a verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury

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there cannot be a directed verdict of guilty in a criminal trial Source: Internet

It was one of three defense requests for a mistrial or a directed verdict of not guilty for Beaty. Source: Internet

On Tuesday, Justice Howard Borenstein agreed with the defence's motion for a directed verdict, acquitting both Lougheed and Patricia Sorbara without the defence having to mount arguments. Source: Internet

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