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    Verdict

    /ˈvɜːr.dɪkt/

    Meaning & Definition

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

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    The final decision or outcome.
    The verdict is in, and it's game over for those plans.