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verdict
[ vur-dikt ]
noun
- Law. the finding or answer of a jury given to the court concerning a matter submitted to their judgment.
- a judgment; decision:
the verdict of the critics.
verdict
/ ˈvɜːdɪkt /
noun
- the findings of a jury on the issues of fact submitted to it for examination and trial; judgment
- any decision, judgment, or conclusion
Word History and Origins
Origin of verdict1
Word History and Origins
Origin of verdict1
Example Sentences
But time and history will render an unambiguous verdict on this matter, as Rubio shall soon see.
Even those who have been leading protests against the verdict have praised Donovan.
Rioting and looting ensued shortly after the verdict and racial tensions were tense across the United States for years to follow.
His sons kissed his forehead as the judge announced the verdict.
Verdict leaves supporters cheering and opponents gnashing their teeth in frustration.
Prima facie, the verdict here is less favorable than in the previous case.
According to the general verdict, she was equally successful in oils and water-colors.
The jury handed down the verdict that the parsons were entitled to their back pay but awarded damages of one penny to each parson.
“Out of sight,” comes the general verdict from the crowd, and bang go a dozen beer glasses in unison on the heavy table.
My opinion would not at all affect the almost unanimous verdict, she replied calmly.
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