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Meaning of Allen charge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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.

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