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Verdict

Definition

(formal) A decision or judgment made by a judge or jury in a court of law, especially one that is final and authoritative. Also, a conclusion or opinion formed after careful consideration of the facts. Typically collocates with 'deliver', 'reach', 'return', 'pronounce', or 'render'.

Example Sentences

1The jury delivered a verdict of 'not guilty' after deliberating for several hours.
2Does the concept of a 'verdict of history' imply that historical judgments are as definitive as those of a court of law?
3The judge pronounced a verdict that surprised many observers, given the weight of evidence presented.
4To reach a verdict, the panel of experts carefully weighed the pros and cons of each proposal.
5There is a long tradition of philosophical inquiry into the nature of truth and how it relates to the notion of a verdict in both law and everyday life.

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