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dɪkt noun
1.
Law. the finding or answer of a jury given to the court concerning a matter submitted to their judgment.
2.
a judgment; decision: the verdict of the critics.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin vērdictum, variant of vērēdictum literally, something said truly; replacing Middle English verdit < Anglo-French < Latin vērum dictum true word
1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin vērdictum, variant of vērēdictum literally, something said truly; replacing Middle English verdit < Anglo-French < Latin vērum dictum true word
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| —n | |
| 1. | the findings of a jury on the issues of fact submitted to it for examination and trial; judgment |
| 2. | any decision, judgment, or conclusion |
| [C13: from Medieval Latin vērdictum, from Latin vērē dictum truly spoken, from vērus true + dīcere to say] | |
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Verdict
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
However, unless direct physical evidence exists that unquestionably exonerates the convict, the verdict stands.
It's time for us all to have the courage to accept that verdict and find a way to limit the collateral damage.
Only later did nations reach a verdict on whether it was acceptable to target a munitions factory next to a primary school.
By the same token, this is a good time to reconsider the hasty verdict of failure that many attached to this phantom movement.
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