dynamite charge
The term "dynamite charge" has both a legal context referring to jury instructions and a literal context involving explosives.
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Definition
C1Law
(idiomatic)Instructions given by a judge to a deadlocked jury to encourage further deliberation and reach a unanimous decision.
Example
- The judge issued a dynamite charge to the jury after they reported being unable to agree on a verdict.
B2Explosives
(technical)A prepared quantity of dynamite used for controlled explosions in blasting or demolition.
Example
- The construction crew set a dynamite charge to clear the rock obstruction.
Similar
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