polling the jury — v. After a jury s verdict has been rendered, asking each individual member of a jury to confirm his or her vote, in order to ascertain unanimity, if requested by the defense. Webster s New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000. polling the … Law dictionary
jury — ju·ry / ju̇r ē/ n pl ju·ries [Anglo French juree, from feminine past participle of Old French jurer to swear, from Latin jurare, from jur jus law]: a body of individuals sworn to give a decision on some matter submitted to them; esp: a body of… … Law dictionary
jury — A certain number of men and women selected according to law, and sworn (jurati) to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence to be laid before them. This definition embraces the various subdivisions of juries; as… … Black's law dictionary
jury — A certain number of men and women selected according to law, and sworn (jurati) to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence to be laid before them. This definition embraces the various subdivisions of juries; as… … Black's law dictionary
Polling — Poll Poll, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Polled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Polling}.] 1. To remove the poll or head of; hence, to remove the top or end of; to clip; to lop; to shear; as, to poll the head; to poll a tree. [1913 Webster] When he [Absalom] pollled… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jury polling — See polling the jury … Black's law dictionary
jury polling — See polling the jury … Black's law dictionary
To poll a jury — Poll Poll, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Polled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Polling}.] 1. To remove the poll or head of; hence, to remove the top or end of; to clip; to lop; to shear; as, to poll the head; to poll a tree. [1913 Webster] When he [Absalom] pollled… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Opinion polling for the Peruvian national election, 2006 — Opinion polling for the 2006 Peruvian national election was carried out by pollsters authorized by the National Election Jury [1] both in the races for the Presidency and Congress. Several candidates expressed skepticism about poll results and… … Wikipedia
Interactive writing — is a method used in literacy teaching, especially for young children, whereby the students have the opportunity to practice their reading and writing skills in a safe and creative environment. In this method the teacher(s) and students write to… … Wikipedia
