verdict
/ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ noun C1- A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. · guilty verdict, not guilty verdict, final verdict· The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
- An opinion or judgement. · a “not out” verdict from the umpire· We've reached a verdict on your proposal.
Plural verdicts
From the library
“Consider your verdict,” the King said to the jury.
“Consider your verdict,” he said to the jury, in a low, trembling voice.
“It’s a pun!” the King added in an offended tone, and everybody laughed, “Let the jury consider their verdict,” the King said, for about the twentieth time that day.
“Sentence first—verdict afterwards.”
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