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verdict

[C] Countable
pl: verdicts

This word carries a weight of finality and authority. In legal settings, it represents the absolute conclusion of a trial, signaling the moment where uncertainty ends and a legal consequence begins. It is a formal term that implies a process of weighing evidence before arriving at a conclusion.

A specific decision reached in a case or a single opinion on a matter.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

A decision made by a jury in a court of law.

"The jury reached a guilty verdict after three days of deliberation."

Noun
[someone][something]

An opinion or judgment formed after considering the facts.

"The critics' verdict on the new movie was overwhelmingly positive."

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