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Meaning of ostrich instruction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An instruction to jurors telling them they may equate willful ignorance with actual knowledge.

Examples

“Based on this evidence, we concluded an ostrich instruction was appropriate because a jury could reasonably conclude that he had deliberately avoided the truth.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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