compromise verdict

/ˌkɑmprəˈmaɪz ˌvʌrdɪkt/
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Definitions of compromise verdict
  1. noun
    a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues
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    types:
    quotient verdict
    an improper and unacceptable kind of compromise verdict
    type of:
    finding of fact, verdict
    (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
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