dynamite charge

noun

dy·​na·​mite charge

Word History

Etymology

probably from the notion of exploding the metaphorical blockage impeding a decision by a deadlocked jury

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“Dynamite charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/dynamite%20charge. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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