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What is "jury nullification"?

When a jury orders a new trial

When a jury issues a decision contrary to the law

When a jury acquits a criminal defendant even though the evidence suggests guilt

Jury nullification refers to the act of a jury choosing to acquit a criminal defendant even though the evidence presented in the trial suggests guilt. It is often seen as a way for the jury to express their disagreement with a law or its application by the prosecution. Option A is incorrect because ordering a new trial is not related to nullification. Option B is incorrect because a jury's decision to acquit must be based on the law, not contrary to it. Option D is also incorrect because it refers to a hung jury, when jurors cannot reach a unanimous verdict, which is a separate issue from nullification.

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