verdict — a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza taste-test jury delivered their verdict: pineapple on pizza is officially controversial but delicious.
- After watching all seasons of the show, my verdict is that I need a new hobby.
- The court will announce the verdict tomorrow morning.
verdict
NOUN[/ˈvɜːrdɪkt/]
a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
The jury announced its verdict after three days of deliberation.
The verdict determined the defendant's future. (⚖️ Judge + 📄 Decision → Verdict = the court's final decision.)
"The verdict is the truth predict — when justice speaks, it can't be contradict."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining 'vere' (truly) and 'dictum' (said thing). The term originally meant 'speaking the truth' and evolved to denote a formal judgment or decision issued by a court of law.
Breakdown
vere- (truly) + -dict (said, from dictum) = verdict. The root 'dict' derives from Latin dicere (to say), and 'vere' from verus (true).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza taste-test jury delivered their verdict: pineapple on pizza is officially controversial but delicious.”
“After watching all seasons of the show, my verdict is that I need a new hobby.”
“The court will announce the verdict tomorrow morning.”
“History's verdict on this political decision remains to be seen.”
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