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Scotch verdict

–noun
1. a verdict of not proven: acceptable in certain cases in Scottish criminal law.
2. any inconclusive decision or declaration.

Origin:
1910–15
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Scotch verdict  
n.  
  1. Law A verdict permissible in certain criminal cases indicating only that guilt is not proven.

  2. An inconclusive judgment or pronouncement.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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