open verdict
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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An inquest in 1977 found Martha, 70, was unlawfully killed, and an open verdict was returned in the case of Griff Thomas who was 73.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
An initial inquest had been held in 1973 and recorded an open verdict.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2023
An open verdict was recorded at the Brunel University student's inquest in 1999.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2023
An inquest, which did not have details of either the relationship or the pregnancy, returned an open verdict but her family claim both had contributed to her death.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2022
Such an accusation, however, remained perforce under an open verdict.
From The Doctor's Daughter by Vera, [pseud.]
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