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Definition of Verdict
1. Noun. (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment.
Generic synonyms: Finding
Specialized synonyms: Compromise Verdict, Directed Verdict, False Verdict, General Verdict, Partial Verdict, Special Verdict
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Definition of Verdict
1. n. The answer of a jury given to the court concerning any matter of fact in any cause, civil or criminal, committed to their examination and determination; the finding or decision of a jury on the matter legally submitted to them in the course of the trial of a cause.
2. n. The answer of a jury given to the court concerning any matter of fact in any cause, civil or criminal, committed to their examination and determination; the finding or decision of a jury on the matter legally submitted to them in the course of the trial of a cause.
Definition of Verdict
1. Noun. (legal) A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. ¹
2. Noun. An opinion or judgement. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Verdict
1. the decision of a jury at the end of a legal proceeding [n -S]