A “verdict” is a formal decision or judgment, typically rendered by a jury or judge in a court of law. It signifies the conclusion of a legal case, determining the guilt or innocence of the accused or resolving a dispute in civil cases. In a broader sense, a verdict can refer to any final decision or conclusion about a particular matter, whether it is personal, professional, or social. The term is used to express a clear, definitive outcome based on evidence or reasoning, and it carries a sense of finality, often marking the end of a process or argument
10 Sentences Using “Verdict”:
- The jury deliberated for hours before delivering their verdict of guilty.
- After hearing both sides, the judge announced the verdict in favor of the plaintiff.
- The verdict was a surprise to many, as the defendant had seemed innocent.
- She awaited the verdict on her proposal, hoping for a positive response from the committee.
- The final verdict in the case was delayed due to new evidence that came to light.
- His verdict on the new restaurant was clear: it was overpriced and underwhelming.
- The court’s verdict on the case was met with mixed reactions from the public.
- After much deliberation, the board rendered a verdict to approve the new policy.
- The verdict of history often shapes how we view past events.
- The scientist eagerly awaited the verdict of her research paper submission to the journal.
Synonyms of “Verdict”:
- Judgment
- Decision
- Ruling
- Conclusion
- Finding
- Resolution
- Outcome
- Determination
- Decree
- Pronouncement
Antonyms of “Verdict”:
- Indecision
- Uncertainty
- Reversal
- Appeal
- Disagreement
- Ambiguity
- Inconclusiveness
- Rejection
- Delay
- Confusion
Related Words:
- Court
- Jury
- Judge
- Trial
- Sentence
- Judgment
- Ruling
- Evidence
- Law
- Decision-making
Related Expressions:
- “Reach a verdict” (to arrive at a final decision or judgment).
- “Render a verdict” (to announce or deliver a judgment).
- “Final verdict” (the definitive decision or judgment in a case).
- “Guilty verdict” (a decision declaring someone guilty of a crime).
- “Verdict of not guilty” (a decision declaring the accused innocent).
- “Verdict in favor of” (a decision that supports one party in a dispute).
- “Verdict on the matter” (a final judgment or conclusion on a particular issue).
- “Unanimous verdict” (a decision reached by unanimous agreement).
- “Verdict of history” (a retrospective judgment or conclusion based on historical events).
- “Verdict delivered” (the announcement or communication of a decision).
Related Phrasal Verbs:
- “Hand down” (to deliver a verdict or decision, often used in legal contexts).
- “Come to a decision” (to reach a verdict or conclusion).
- “Rule in favor of” (to render a verdict that supports one side in a case).
- “Decide on” (to reach a verdict or conclusion about something).
- “Throw out” (to dismiss a case or claim, potentially avoiding a verdict).
Related Idioms:
- “The jury’s still out” (used to indicate that a verdict or decision has not yet been reached).
- “Bring it to a close” (to finalize a decision or verdict).
- “A fair verdict” (a judgment that is just and impartial).
- “The writing’s on the wall” (to suggest that the outcome or verdict is already clear).
- “Justice is served” (an expression used when the verdict seems just or correct).
- “Call it a day” (to decide or conclude something, though it may not always relate to a legal verdict).
- “A ruling is in” (to announce or indicate that a verdict or decision has been made).
- “Let the chips fall where they may” (to allow a situation to reach its natural verdict or outcome).
- “In the court of public opinion” (a figurative place where verdicts are rendered by society, not in a legal court).
- “Take the law into one’s own hands” (to make a personal verdict or judgment, often without authority).
