jury nullification

a jury’s decision to exonerate a defendant who has clearly committed a criminal act. This can occur when the members of the jury believe that to find the defendant guilty would be unfair or unjust or would demand a sentence (e.g., death penalty) with which the jurors do not wish to be associated.

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Psychology term of the day

September 1st 2024

genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

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