Guilty Verdict
/ˈɡɪlti ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal decision by a judge or jury that a defendant committed the offense charged beyond a reasonable doubt.
The jury returned a guilty verdict after deliberating for two hours.
Forms
- guilty verdicts
Related terms
Commentary
The term 'guilty verdict' specifically denotes the outcome of a criminal trial indicating the defendant's legal responsibility for the charged offense; it is crucial to distinguish it from 'conviction,' which includes sentencing.
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