verdict (/ˈvɜː.dɪkt/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/
Meaning
Meaning: decision of a court
The decision reached by a jury or judge on whether someone is guilty or not. It can also mean any considered judgment.
Examples
🗣 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.
Tags: law, justice