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

Ms Riley's parents, roommates and other friends and family cried as the verdict was read, while Ibarra did not visibly react.

From BBC

The jury seemed to think the shoe fit, taking around 40 minutes to come back with its verdict: Guilty on all counts.

From Los Angeles Times

James Sample, a professor of constitutional law at Hofstra University, agreed that the issue of “respecting the presidency” would be central to Merchan’s judgment but added that he must also balance “respecting a jury verdict.”

From Salon

Of the four criminal prosecutions against Trump, the New York case was the only one to go to trial and reach a guilty verdict.

From BBC

The trial is due to wind up next month with a verdict in the second half of December.

From BBC

Related Words

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