trial verdict
Jury's final word
A trial verdict is the formal decision reached at the conclusion of a trial, typically delivered by a jury or judge.
The phrase is somewhat redundant—verdicts by definition come from trials—but emphasizes the outcome of courtroom proceedings rather than settlements or plea deals: The trial verdict came after three days of deliberation.
- judgeOne who decides
- reasonable doubtLegal uncertainty requiring acquittal
- exonerationOfficial clearing of blame
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- jury foremanLeader of deliberating panel
sentencing · nullification · jury · unanimous decision · evidence · appeal · prosecutor · plea bargain · precedent · cross-examination · defense attorney · voir dire · testimony · jury instructions · admissibility · defendant · closing arguments · open and shut case
- dramatic momentsclimax, finale, showdown, confrontation, revelation
trial verdictaccusation
Claim someone did wrong
indictment · criminal charge · arraignment · arrest · complaint
trial verdictmistrial
Invalid court proceeding
hung jury · allegation · accusation · suspicion · charge
trial verdictconviction
Firmly held belief
acquittal · liable · not liable · dismissal · guilty verdict
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