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verdict
/ˈvɜː.dɪkt/
[/ˈvɜː.dɪkt/]
decision of a court
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The decision reached by a jury or judge on whether someone is guilty or not. It can also mean any considered judgment.
Example
After hours of discussion, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
After hours of discussion, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Etymology
From Anglo-French 'verdit', from Latin 'vere dictum' (truly said).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in law and, figuratively, for any firm judgment.