directed verdict

American  

noun

1. an order by a judge to a jury to find a verdict because the facts proved are indisputable.

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Example Sentences

"At least five times during the recently concluded ten-and-a-half-week trial of this matter, defendants moved for a directed verdict," New York Judge Arthur Engoron wrote in a three-page ruling.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2023

The trial is proceeding after Engoron rebuffed the defense’s request last week to end it early through what’s known as a directed verdict.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

Prosecution lawyer Kevin Wallace said the defense’s arguments “sounded more like closing arguments” and that there was no basis for a directed verdict.

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Attorneys for Officer Jason Van Dyke then asked the judge to issue what is called a directed verdict of not guilty.

From Fox News • Sep. 20, 2018

While unusual, Judge Hunt’s directed verdict was not illegal at the time.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling