verdict

Definitions of "verdict"
  1. A judgment given by a jury in a trial on various matters, typically favoring either the plaintiff or defendant in civil cases, and determining innocence or guilt in criminal cases
  2. The sum of money designated by a jury's decision in a case
How to use "verdict" in a sentence
  1. The jury's verdict resulted in the defendant being held accountable for their actions.
  2. After careful deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
  3. The claimant was relieved when the verdict awarded them compensation for the damages they had suffered.

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