additional instruction

A jury charge, beyond the original instructions, that is usu. given in response to the jury’s question about the evidence or some point of law. — Also termed further instruction. [Cases: Criminal Law 863; Federal Civil Procedure 1975; Trial 312, 314(1). C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 1382, 1384–1385, 1540; Trial §§ 811–812, 815.]