Meaning of Allen charge | Babel Free
Definitions
An instruction intended to prevent a hung jury by encouraging jurors in the minority to reconsider.
US
Examples
“Judge⟳ Shira A. Scheindlin read⟳ the panel the Allen charge, an instruction meant to encourage⟳ juries to continue⟳ working until they reach⟳ a verdict, and sent them back to continue⟳ deliberating.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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