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Meaning of verdict
The primary meaning of the word "verdict" is a decision or judgment made after consideration or evaluation.
Etymology of verdict
The word "verdict" comes from the Old French word "verdit", which is derived from the Latin words "verus" meaning "true" and "dictus" meaning "spoken"
Historically, the term referred to a statement or declaration of truth, and later evolved to refer to a formal decision or judgment made by a jury or other authoritative body
Synonyms
judgment
decision
ruling
finding
outcome
result
conclusion
resolution
determination
assessment
evaluation
appraisal
opinion
view
pronouncement
sentence
decree
edict
proclamation
declaration
statement
finding
verdict
adjudication
award
pronouncement
sentence
opinion
determination
Definitions
- A decision or judgment made after consideration or evaluation
- The decision made by a jury in a court of law
- A conclusion or opinion reached after careful thought or investigation
Usage Examples
- The jury delivered a guilty verdict after deliberating for several hours
- The verdict was met with widespread criticism and outrage
- The expert's verdict on the matter was that the company had acted negligently
Antonyms
acquittal
dismissal
exoneration
vindication
reprieve
pardon
absolution
clearance
exculpation
justification
condonation
mitigation
extenuation
excuse
exemption
immunity
impunity
repudiation
rejection
denial
refutation
contradiction