“verdict”
This page shows official legal definitions of “verdict” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
United States
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The final decision of a jury. In a criminal case, the verdict must be unanimous.
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New Zealand
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The conclusion reached by a jury.
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United States
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The decision of a trial jury or a judge that determines the guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant, or that determines the final outcome of a civil case.
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