What is the term used to describe a jury that ignores the law when reaching a verdict?
A)jury nullification
B)jury resistance
C)jury tampering
D)jury invalidation
E)jury conscience

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Jury nullification occurs when a jury believes that a law is unjust, or is being applied in an unjust manner, and chooses to acquit a defendant who would otherwise be guilty according to the law. This means that the jury effectively nullifies or ignores the law when reaching a verdict. Jury resistance, jury tampering, jury invalidation, and jury conscience are not accurate terms to describe this concept.

What Is the Term Used to Describe a Jury That