When a jury comes to a verdict based on their "conscience" and not solely on the evidence brought before them, this is known as
A) Illegal
B) Nullification
C) Contempt of court
D) None of the above.

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Jury nullification occurs when jurors choose to deliver a verdict based on their own conscience or beliefs, rather than strictly adhering to the law as instructed by the court, even if evidence suggests a different verdict.

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