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.
Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition: 1  ally(noun) a friendly nation. 2  ally, friend(verb) an associate who provides cooperation or assistance. 3  ally(verb) become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage.