Procedure

Directed Verdict

/ dih-REK-ted VUR-dikt /

Definition

A judge\'s instruction to the jury to return a specific verdict.

Used in Context

“The judge granted a directed verdict after the prosecution rested.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: dirigere, to guide

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