Meaning & Definition of word "Verdict"

Verdict

/ˈvɜːr.dɪkt/

1. A decision or judgment, especially in a legal context, rendered by a jury or judge.
- Example: The jury reached a unanimous verdict of not guilty.
2. An opinion or judgment about something.
- Example: The critic's verdict on the movie was overwhelmingly positive.
3. A formal decision made by a judge or jury in a court of law.
- Example: After hours of deliberation, the verdict was finally announced in the courtroom.

From Anglo-French 'verdict', from Latin 'veredictum', meaning 'to say the truth'.

final verdict:

The last decision or conclusion reached after consideration.

verdict of history:

A judgment made retrospectively about past events or figures.

render a verdict:

To deliver or announce a decision by a jury or judge.

judge:

An official who presides over court proceedings.

jury:

A group of people sworn to render a verdict based on evidence presented.

trial:

A legal process in which evidence is presented to determine the outcome of a case.

Meaning: The final decision or outcome.

Example Sentence: The verdict is in, and it's game over for those plans.