verdict
Americannoun
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Law. the finding or answer of a jury given to the court concerning a matter submitted to their judgment.
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a judgment; decision.
the verdict of the critics.
noun
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the findings of a jury on the issues of fact submitted to it for examination and trial; judgment
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any decision, judgment, or conclusion
Etymology
Origin of verdict
1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin vērdictum, variant of vērēdictum literally, something said truly; replacing Middle English verdit < Anglo-French < Latin vērum dictum true word
Example Sentences
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The judges are expected to give their verdict in June.
From BBC
He had denied the charges against him but was found guilty by unanimous verdicts in October last year.
From BBC
Afroman yelled outside the Ohio court, surrounded by supporters, in a clip posted on social media after the verdict.
From BBC
"I couldn't speak highly enough of JJ," said Fletcher, when asked for his verdict in January.
From BBC
“I feel grateful and vindicated,” Mehringer told The Times after the verdict.
From Los Angeles Times
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