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verdict

/ˈvɜːr.dɪkt/
ver · dict
Plural:verdicts
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• noun

1

A formal decision or finding made by a jury on a matter of fact submitted to them in a civil or criminal trial.

Example

"After three days of deliberation, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty."

2

An expressed opinion, conclusion, or assessment reached after testing, examining, or experiencing something.

Example

"Critics were divided in their final verdict on the director's ambitious new film."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman 'verdit' (meaning a true saying or report), which was later respelled in the 16th century to reflect its Medieval Latin roots 'veredictum', from 'vere' (truly) and 'dictum' (a thing said).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Verdict. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/verdict
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