A not guilty verdict on all charges normally ends a criminal case âthe prosecution cannot appeal an acquittal. A guilty verdict on some or all charges, however, doesnât necessarily mean the case is over. Defendants who think theyâve been wrongfully convicted can:
Friendly political wager A friendly political wager is a largely symbolic wager made between politicians representing two cities or areas on the outcome of an important sports contest between teams representing those same two cities or areas.
uk â /ËsiËs.faÉªÉr/ us â /ËsiËs.faÉªr/. âº an agreement, usually between two armies, to stop fighting in order to allow discussions about peace: declare a ceasefire. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words.