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 general consensus among music lawyers and songwriters is that the verdict failed to distinguish between influence and theft.

From BBC

“We understand that nothing can truly fill the void left by her absence, but we hope that the guilty verdicts brings a measure of justice and peace.”

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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