Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jury-verdict
noun
/ˈdʒʊəri ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
Definition
A decision made by a jury regarding the outcome of a trial.
Examples
- The jury-verdict was announced after several hours of deliberation.
- The defendant was relieved when the jury-verdict was not guilty.
- In a civil trial, the jury-verdict determined the amount of damages owed.
Meaning
The jury-verdict is the conclusion reached by a group of jurors who have examined the evidence presented during a legal trial and have decided on the guilt or innocence of the defendant, or the outcome of a civil case.
Synonyms
- jury decision
- jury finding
- jury conclusion
