directed verdict

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Noun directed verdict has 1 sense

directed verdict - a verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury; there cannot be a directed verdict of guilty in a criminal trial
--₁ is a kind of verdict, finding of fact

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Directed Verdict

Description:

A directed verdict is a decision made by a judge in a court case, directing the jury to return a specific verdict due to a lack of evidence or other legal reasons. It is often requested by one party who believes that the opposing party has not presented sufficient evidence to support their case.

Sample Sentences:

The defense attorney requested a directed verdict, arguing that the prosecution had failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The judge granted a directed verdict in favor of the accused, stating that the prosecution had not provided enough evidence of intent.
The plaintiff's attorney was disappointed when the judge denied their motion for a directed verdict, meaning the case would continue to trial.

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