Phrase guide

special verdict

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A verdict in which specific facts are found and put on the record.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: general verdict

Broader terms: verdict, finding of fact

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