verdict

[ vur-dikt ]

noun

1. Law. the finding or answer of a jury given to the court concerning a matter submitted to their judgment.
2. a judgment; decision:

   the verdict of the critics.

verdict

/ ˈvɜːdɪkt /

noun

1. the findings of a jury on the issues of fact submitted to it for examination and trial; judgment
2. any decision, judgment, or conclusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of verdict¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of verdict¹

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

Example Sentences

The landmark verdict reportedly marks the first time a civilian contractor has been held legally responsible for the degrading treatment of detainees at Abu Ghraib.

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"I’ve waited a long time for this day," Mr al-Ejaili said in a statement after the verdict.

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Ahead of the verdict, Nadezhda Buyanova was led, handcuffed, into the courtroom and locked inside a glass and metal cage.

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The environmental group can now take its case against Shell to the Supreme Court - but a final verdict could be years away.

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This morning he had the charge put to him again and pleaded guilty, with the jury returning a guilty verdict on the charge of escaping from lawful custody.

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