Verdict: meaning, definitions and examples
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verdict
[ ˈvɜːrdɪkt ]
law
A formal decision made by a judge or jury in a court case, especially about whether someone is guilty of a crime or not.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The jury reached a verdict of guilty after hours of deliberation.
- The judge's verdict was met with mixed reactions from the public.
general
A judgment or opinion about something.
Synonyms
assessment, conclusion, opinion
Examples of usage
- The general verdict was that the event was a success.
- She gave her verdict on the new restaurant - she loved it!
Translations
Translations of the word "verdict" in other languages:
🇵🇹 veredicto
🇮🇳 निर्णय
🇩🇪 Urteil
🇮🇩 putusan
🇺🇦 вердикт
🇵🇱 werdykt
🇯🇵 評決 (ひょうけつ)
🇫🇷 verdict
🇪🇸 veredicto
🇹🇷 hüküm
🇰🇷 평결 (pyeong-gyeol)
🇸🇦 حكم
🇨🇿 verdikt
🇸🇰 verdikt
🇨🇳 判决 (pànjué)
🇸🇮 razsodba
🇮🇸 úrskurður
🇰🇿 үкім
🇬🇪 ვერდიქტი
🇦🇿 hökm
🇲🇽 veredicto
Word origin
The word 'verdict' originated from the Latin word 'veredictum', which means 'a true saying' or 'a true declaration'. It entered Middle English in the 13th century through Old French. Originally used in legal contexts, 'verdict' has evolved to also represent general judgments or opinions.