/ɪnˈstrʌktɪd ˈvɜrdɪkt/ – Phrase
Definition: xch directed verdict.
A more thorough explanation: An instructed verdict is a ruling by a judge in a jury trial that directs the jury to return a specific verdict. This typically occurs when the judge determines that there is not enough evidence for the jury to reasonably reach a different conclusion.
Example: The judge granted the defendant’s motion for an instructed verdict, ruling that the prosecution had failed to present sufficient evidence to support a conviction.