verdict
/ˈvɜːdɪkt/noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
A formal decision or judgment made by a jury or judge in a court case.
The judge delivered the verdict in a solemn tone.
The judge announced the decision in a serious and respectful manner.
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In legal contexts, a verdict is the conclusion reached after a trial.
Collocations
return a verdictto announce a decision in courtguilty verdicta decision that the defendant is guiltynot guilty verdicta decision that the defendant is innocent
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💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
A verdict is specific to court proceedings and is pronounced by a jury or judge.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'verdit', from 'ver' (true) + 'dit' (said), meaning 'true statement'.
📝Usage Notes
In legal contexts, a verdict is distinct from a judgment, which is the court's final order based on the verdict.
Word Breakdown
ver
true
rootdict
said
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