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verdict

[ vur-dikt ]

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.



verdict

/ ˈvɜːdɪkt /

noun

  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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of verdict1

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of verdict1

C13: from Medieval Latin vērdictum, from Latin vērē dictum truly spoken, from vērus true + dīcere to say

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Example Sentences

As his wife Yulia cried during the verdict — two years and eight months — he drew a heart for her on the glass wall of his court cage.

While she awaited its verdict, she watched the disease ravage the world.

Another reason, a spokeswoman for Elliott claimed, is it’s become harder to secure convictions because juries are asking for video evidence of the crime to turn a guilty verdict more than before.

In our campaigns, no matter how hard-fought they may be, no matter how close the election may turn out to be, those who lose accept the verdict, and support those who win.

In fact, the race is close enough that the possibility of a split verdict — most likely with Perdue winning but not Loeffler — may be higher than most people assume.

But time and history will render an unambiguous verdict on this matter, as Rubio shall soon see.

Even those who have been leading protests against the verdict have praised Donovan.

Rioting and looting ensued shortly after the verdict and racial tensions were tense across the United States for years to follow.

His sons kissed his forehead as the judge announced the verdict.

Verdict leaves supporters cheering and opponents gnashing their teeth in frustration.

Prima facie, the verdict here is less favorable than in the previous case.

According to the general verdict, she was equally successful in oils and water-colors.

The jury handed down the verdict that the parsons were entitled to their back pay but awarded damages of one penny to each parson.

“Out of sight,” comes the general verdict from the crowd, and bang go a dozen beer glasses in unison on the heavy table.

My opinion would not at all affect the almost unanimous verdict, she replied calmly.

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