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deadlock
deadlock : a state of inaction resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions: as a
deadlocked
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deadlock
A lock which is not self latching but requires a key to throw the bolt forward
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Allen charge
which upheld the right of a trial judge to make such a charge] : a charge to a deadlocked jury to make a further effort to reach a verdict esp. by each juror considering the others' opinions
dynamite charge
dynamite charge [probably from the notion of exploding the metaphorical blockage impeding a decision by a deadlocked jury] : allen charge
verdict
a partial verdict of acquittal on a higher charge to avoid declaring a mistrial because of a hopeless deadlock only on a lesser included offense; such a verdict would prevent double jeopardy on the higher charge. quo·tient
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