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verdict

[ˈvɜːdɪkt]

verdict Definition

a decision made by a jury in a trial; a judgment or opinion about something.

Using verdict: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "verdict" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The jury reached a unanimous verdict of guilty.

  • Example

    The critics' verdict on the movie was mixed.

  • Example

    What's your verdict on the new restaurant?

  • Example

    The judge will deliver his verdict tomorrow.

verdict Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with verdict

  • to announce a decision or judgment, especially in a court of law

    Example

    The jury took only two hours to return a verdict of guilty.

  • a verdict in which the jury is unable to reach a decision or conclusion

    Example

    The coroner recorded an open verdict, as there was insufficient evidence to determine the cause of death.

  • bring in a verdict

    to announce a decision or judgment, especially in a court of law

    Example

    The judge instructed the jury to retire and bring in a verdict.

Origins of verdict

from Latin 'veredictum', meaning 'true saying'

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Summary: verdict in Brief

The term 'verdict' [ˈvɜːdɪkt] refers to a decision made by a jury in a trial or a judgment/opinion about something. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The judge will deliver his verdict tomorrow,' but can also be used more generally, such as 'What's your verdict on the new restaurant?' Other phrases include 'return a verdict,' 'open verdict,' and 'bring in a verdict.'

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