Translation

評決 / 判定 / 判断

Meaning

A verdict is an official decision in a court case, especially a jury's decision about guilt or liability. It answers the case question; it is not the same as a sentence, which is the punishment.

Examples

• 陪審は無罪の評決を下しました。
  The jury returned a not-guilty verdict.
• 評決は家族に大きな衝撃を与えました。
  The verdict shocked the family.