VerdictWordNet Explorer

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

the decision of a court on issues of fact or law

the collection of rules imposed by authority

a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues

a verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury

a manifestly unjust verdict; not true to the evidence

an ordinary verdict declaring which party prevails without any special findings of fact

(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others