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false verdict

false verdict

6.7
A decision by a jury or judge that is not supported by the facts
  • noun
  • /fɔls ˈvɜrdɪkt/
translation icon : veredicto falso
  • A false verdict undermines public trust in the justice system.

Examples

  • The defense argued that the jury had delivered a false verdict based on weak evidence.

  • The jury delivered a false verdict in the case.

  • Years later, new DNA tests proved the false verdict and exonerated the accused.

  • Many believe that the false verdict was influenced by bias.

  • The jury's decision was a false verdict that shocked the community, as there was no solid evidence against the defendant.

  • Many believe that a false verdict can ruin lives, especially when innocent people are wrongfully convicted.

  • In her appeal, she argued that the previous trial resulted in a false verdict due to lack of credible witnesses.

Synonyms

misjudgment
vsfalse verdict
  • Jargon
3.9

A wrong ruling by a judge or court

is an unjust decision clearly lacking supporting evidence

How Correct

just
9 1.1
false verdict
6.7

Surface Forms

false verdict singular
false verdicts plural

Morphology

false + verdict

The meaning is directly compositional: 'false' (incorrect/not matching reality) modifies 'verdict' (a jury's decision), so a learner who knows both words will infer an incorrect or unjust decision. This follows a common adjective+noun pattern found across languages and does not require idiomatic knowledge.

Etymology

False verdict names a decision by a judge or jury that is not true. Think of false (not true) plus verdict (a judge or jury decision): imagine a paper that says 'guilty' even though the facts show the person is innocent. That's why false verdict means 'an unjust decision' or 'a decision not supported by the evidence'.