Definitions
A formal decision or judgment, especially by a jury.
Word origin
From Middle English verdit, from Anglo-Norman verdit (> Medieval Latin veredictum), from veir (“true”) + dit (“saying”); possibly a calque of a Germanic term such as Old English sōþword, sōþsprǣċ, sōþspell, sōþsagu, or sōþcwide, all meaning "true story, statement of truth, account, history". Doublet of veredictum.
Used in a sentence
“The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.”
“I hope the court overturns his verdict.”
“guilty verdict, not guilty verdict, final verdict”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Jury decision”7 letters
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