verdict

American  

[vur-dikt] / ˈvɜr dɪkt /

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.

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verdict British  

/ 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

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Etymology

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

Example Sentences

"More generally, the SNP welcomes the verdict against Mr Linden and commends the bravery of the individuals who came forward and shared their experiences with the police."

From BBC

The judge will announce the verdict at a June 8 hearing.

From Barron's

Gingersnipes crossed her arms, looking resolute in her verdict that the two of them had, despite all odds, bonded over the past two days.

From Literature

Beasley Allen objected to the settlement at the time, preferring to go for jackpot verdicts, and the agreement blew up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Readers have returned a different verdict; last year alone, “Lonesome Dove” sold more than 50,000 copies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• answer
• award
• conclusion
• decision
• decree
• finding
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