Compromise verdict

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-005321",
  "term": "Compromise verdict",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A jury verdict that results from jurors making concessions on their individual beliefs about the evidence or the law to reach a unanimous decision, rather than a verdict based solely on the evidence presented. This can occur when jurors are deadlocked and agree to a lesser charge or a reduced penalty as a middle ground. While not always explicitly prohibited, a true compromise verdict based on a disregard of the evidence is generally disfavored.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/compromise-verdict/"
}