verdict
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈvɜːdɪkt/ us LAW
an official decision made in a court at the end of a trial:
We disagree with this jury's verdict.
a verdict of guilty/not guilty
reach/record/return a verdict The jury reached a verdict of not guilty.
a verdict against/for sb Today's verdict for the defense reflects recognition by the jury that the company acted responsibly.
a majority/unanimous verdict
someone's opinion or judgement about something:
deliver/give/issue your verdict on sth Shares in the oil giant plummeted as investors gave their verdict on the environmental disaster.
The voters delivered their verdict on the administration's policies, with a resounding defeat of the party.