verdict

/ˈvɜrdɪkt/
noun
  1. The decision made by a jury in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty.
    • The jury reached a verdict of not guilty after hours of deliberation.
    • The judge read the verdict aloud to the courtroom.
    • Everyone waited nervously for the verdict in the trial.
  2. An opinion or judgment made after considering the facts.
    • After testing the new phone, my verdict is that it's worth the price.
    • The critics gave the movie a positive verdict.
    • The committee's final verdict was to approve the project.