verdict
a formal decision or judgment
Roots
- dic / dict: say or proclaim
- ver: true
Other words with the dic / dict root
- abdicate: to give up power or responsibility
- benediction: a blessing or good words spoken over someone
- dictate: to say with authority; to command or prescribe
- dictator: a ruler with absolute authority
- diction: choice and style of words in speech or writing
- dictionary: a reference book or resource for words and meanings
- dictum: a formal saying or authoritative statement
- edict: an official order or proclamation
Other words with the ver root
Verdict is truth plus saying: the court says what it finds to be true.
The verdict ended the trial but not the argument outside the courtroom.