Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

allen charge

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.29 in modern English

Syllables: al-len charge
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

American usage

Example Sentences

"Judge Shira A. Scheindlin read the panel the Allen charge, an instruction meant to encourage juries to continue working until they reach a verdict, and sent them back to continue deliberating."

Etymology

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

Usage

American usage

Inflected Forms

Allen charges (plural)

Questions

What does allen charge mean?: An instruction intended to prevent a hung jury by encouraging jurors in the minority to reconsider.
Where does allen charge come from?: After the legal case Allen v. United States (1896).

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