verdict
Plural
verdicts
1
an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings
- The jury reached an unanimous verdict of guilty after deliberating for several hours.
- The judge read the verdict aloud in the packed courtroom.
- The defense team was surprised by the unexpected verdict of not guilty.
- The verdict brought closure to the long and contentious legal battle.
- The media reported on the landmark verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law.
Synonyms:
2
an opinion given or a decision made after much consideration
- After much deliberation, the team reached a verdict on the best course of action.
- The critics' verdict on the film was mixed, with some praising its innovation while others found it lacking.
- The committee's verdict on the proposal was unanimous, signaling strong support for its implementation.
- She asked for their verdict on the new restaurant, eager to hear their opinions.
- The public's verdict on the new policy was overwhelmingly negative, prompting a reconsideration by policymakers.