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Partial Verdict
A partial verdict refers to a provisional decision made by a jury in a trial, either finding the defendant guilty or not guilty on some but not all of the charges brought against them. It is a limited decision that does not determine the final outcome of the case.
Example Sentences:
- The jury reached a partial verdict, finding the defendant guilty of theft but not of assault.
- The judge accepted the partial verdict, and the trial proceeded to determine the remaining charges.
- The attorneys argued over the implications of the partial verdict, hoping to sway the final outcome in their favor.
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