English Explanatory Dictionary

Allen charge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instruction intended to prevent a hung jury by encouraging jurors in the minority to reconsider.

Word forms

Allen charge Allen charges

Etymology

After the legal case Allen v. United States (1896).

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