verdict

[ vur-dikt ]

/ ˈvɜr dɪkt /

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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.

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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

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Verde, Verdelho, verderer, Verde River, Verdi, verdict, Verdi, Giuseppe, verdigris, verdigris toadstool, verdin, verditer

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How to use verdict in a sentence

As his wife Yulia cried during the verdict — two years and eight months — he drew a heart for her on the glass wall of his court cage.
Russian opposition leader Navalny ordered jailed, calls on supporters to keep pressure on Putin|Isabelle Khurshudyan, Robyn Dixon|February 2, 2021|Washington Post
While she awaited its verdict, she watched the disease ravage the world.
On surviving—and leaving—prison during a pandemic|Sarah Scoles|January 21, 2021|Popular-Science
Another reason, a spokeswoman for Elliott claimed, is it’s become harder to secure convictions because juries are asking for video evidence of the crime to turn a guilty verdict more than before.
Morning Report: City Attorney Prosecuting Fewer Domestic Violence Cases|Voice of San Diego|January 7, 2021|Voice of San Diego
In our campaigns, no matter how hard-fought they may be, no matter how close the election may turn out to be, those who lose accept the verdict, and support those who win.
‘Grace and humor’: The vice presidents who certified their own election losses|Gillian Brockell|January 2, 2021|Washington Post

In fact, the race is close enough that the possibility of a split verdict — most likely with Perdue winning but not Loeffler — may be higher than most people assume.
Why A Split Verdict In Georgia Isn’t That Crazy|Nate Silver (nrsilver@fivethirtyeight.com)|December 30, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
But time and history will render an unambiguous verdict on this matter, as Rubio shall soon see.
Rubio’s Embargo Anger Plays to the Past|Michael Tomasky|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even those who have been leading protests against the verdict have praised Donovan.
Meet Dan Donovan, the Prosecutor Who Let Eric Garner’s Killer Walk|David Freedlander|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rioting and looting ensued shortly after the verdict and racial tensions were tense across the United States for years to follow.
It’s Time to Hold Protesters Accountable|Ron Christie|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His sons kissed his forehead as the judge announced the verdict.
Mubarak’s Acquittal Signals Complete Triumph of Military Over Arab Spring|Jamie Dettmer|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Verdict leaves supporters cheering and opponents gnashing their teeth in frustration.
Mubarak’s Acquittal Signals Complete Triumph of Military Over Arab Spring|Jamie Dettmer|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Prima facie, the verdict here is less favorable than in the previous case.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
According to the general verdict, she was equally successful in oils and water-colors.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
The jury handed down the verdict that the parsons were entitled to their back pay but awarded damages of one penny to each parson.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
“Out of sight,” comes the general verdict from the crowd, and bang go a dozen beer glasses in unison on the heavy table.
The Real Latin Quarter|F. Berkeley Smith
My opinion would not at all affect the almost unanimous verdict, she replied calmly.
The Fifth String |John Philip Sousa

British Dictionary definitions for verdict

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 Origin for verdict

C13: from Medieval Latin vērdictum, from Latin vērē dictum truly spoken, from vērus true + dīcere to say

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