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nonunanimous

  • a word derived from unanimous.
    unanimous
    adjective
    of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed.

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First, it should require the court to prepare a written opinion for each nonunanimous shadow-docket decision it makes.

From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026

But back then in Louisiana, where nonunanimous juries were legal, it resulted in a life sentence for Gray.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025

In Oregon, the only other state that allowed nonunanimous verdicts for convictions before the Ramos case, the state Supreme Court granted new trials.

From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2023

Ward told the House Judiciary Committee, during a livestreamed meeting in Baton Rouge, that there are an estimated 1,500 people incarcerated under nonunanimous verdicts.

From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2023

At the time of Briley’s trial, Louisiana was one of two states that allowed convictions by a nonunanimous vote of 10-2 or 11-1.

From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2021