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Definitions of verdict. noun. (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment. synonyms: finding of fact. see more. noun. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration. synonyms: conclusion, decision, determination. see more.
Definition of verdict noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a decision in a court of law saying if someone is guilty or not: a guilty verdict. The jury took nine hours to reach a verdict. verdict noun [C] (DECISION) someone's opinion about something after experiencing it, often for the first time: You tried out that Italian restaurant? What was the verdict?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Law ver‧dict /ˈvɜːdɪkt $ ˈvɜːr-/ noun [ countable] 1 an official decision made in a court of law, especially about whether someone is guilty of a crime or how a death happened The verdict was ‘not guilty’. 2 an official decision made by a person or group with authority The playe...
May 12, 2024 · 1. countable noun. In a court of law, the verdict is the decision that is given by the jury or judge at the end of a trial. The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict. Three judges will deliver their verdict in October. Synonyms: decision, finding, judgment, opinion More Synonyms of verdict.
In law, a verdict is the formal finding of fact made by a jury on matters or questions submitted to the jury by a judge. [1] In a bench trial, the judge's decision near the end of the trial is simply referred to as a finding. [2]
1. law : the decision made by a jury in a trial. The verdict was not guilty. The jury reached a guilty verdict. 2. : a judgment or opinion about something. Do you want my verdict on the meal? The critic's verdict about the show was positive. VERDICT meaning: 1 : the decision made by a jury in a trial; 2 : a judgment or opinion about something.
