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ALTERNATE VERDICT

\ɔːltˈɜːnət vˈɜːdɪkt], \ɔːltˈɜːnət vˈɜːdɪkt], \ɔː_l_t_ˈɜː_n_ə_t v_ˈɜː_d_ɪ_k_t]\

Definitions of ALTERNATE VERDICT

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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A jury decision if evidence is lacking to charge guilty. A lesser offense is usually used to punish teh defendant.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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