Verdict
/ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal decision or finding made by a jury or judge on the matters submitted to them in a trial.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty after deliberation.
Forms
- verdicts
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Commentary
Use 'verdict' specifically for jury or judicial decisions, distinguishing it from general judgments or rulings.
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