hung jury

Other forms: hung juries

Definitions of hung jury
  1. noun
    a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial)
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    type of:
    jury
    a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
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