When a jury acquits someone of breaking a law because they do not believe in or support that law it is called ______ the law.

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Jury nullification occurs when a jury acquits a defendant, even if they believe the defendant is guilty of the charges, because the jurors oppose the law the defendant is charged with breaking or believe the law should not be applied in that particular case.

When a Jury Acquits Someone of Breaking a Law Because