verdict

ver*dict

noun

{bc}the finding or decision of a jury on the matter submitted to it in trial

Scotch verdict

noun

{bc}a verdict of not proven that is allowed by Scottish criminal law in some cases instead of a verdict of not guilty

open verdict

noun

{bc}an official statement or decision saying that a crime has been committed but not naming a criminal, or saying that there has been a death but not naming the cause of death