The conscious and deliberate decision of a jury to acquit a defendant despite the awareness of guilt is known as ______.
A) challenge for cause
B) nullification
C) peremptory challenge
D) none of these

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Jury nullification occurs when a jury acquits a defendant, even though they believe the defendant is guilty, based on their own sense of justice, fairness, or disagreement with the law.

The Conscious and Deliberate Decision of a Jury to Acquit