"directed verdict" meaning in All languages combined

See directed verdict on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: directed verdicts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} directed verdict (plural directed verdicts)
  1. (law) An instruction given by the judge to the jury compelling them to return a particular verdict. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-directed_verdict-en-noun-1oCiHGAW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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