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to reach a verdict
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to make an official decision about whether someone is guilty or not guilty in a legal trial
Example
The jury fluctuated in their decision, unable to reach a verdict.
The high-profile trial attracted media attention as the jury struggled to reach a verdict.
The jury had to weigh up the evidence presented in court to reach a verdict.
In a civil case, the judge is tasked with reaching a verdict based on the presented facts.
After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict of "not guilty."
