verdict

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

Etymology

From Middle English verdit, from Anglo-Norman verdit (> Medieval Latin veredictum), from veir (“true”) + dit (“saying”); possibly a calque of a Germanic term such as Old English sōþword, sōþsprǣċ, sōþspell, sōþsagu, or sōþcwide, all meaning "true story, statement of truth, account, history". Doublet of veredictum.

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Synonyms

finding of fact

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