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Quotient Verdict

Description:

A quotient verdict refers to a legal term used in a court of law to indicate a decision reached by the jury that is not unanimous. It allows a verdict to be reached if a majority of the jurors agree on a specific issue or issues, rather than requiring a unanimous decision.

Senses:

1. Legal sense:

In the legal context, a quotient verdict is a decision reached by the jury where unanimity is not required, making it possible to reach a verdict based on the majority's agreement on specific issues.

Sample sentences:

• The jury's quotient verdict allowed the trial to conclude without requiring unanimous consent.
• Despite some disagreement, the quotient verdict ultimately favored the defendant.
• In some cases, a quotient verdict can lead to quicker resolution of legal proceedings.

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