Verdict
/vˈɜrdɪkt/
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Definition
(noun) A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
Sentence Examples
The jury has returned a verdict of guilty.
The jury's guilty verdict gave rise to widespread debate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The jury finally reached a ____ of 'not guilty' after several days of deep deliberation in the city court today.