Meaning of verdict in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈvərdɪkt/

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1. Noun

   verdict

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French verdit, from Old French veir‘true’ (from Latin verus) + dit (from Latin dictum‘saying’)

   Definitions

   1. (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision

   Examples

   • « can be used in formulating a judgment »