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GNU Webster's 1913

  1. adj. (Law) the ordinary comprehensive verdict in civil actions, “for the plaintiff” or “for the defendant”.

WordNet 3.0

  1. n. an ordinary verdict declaring which party prevails without any special findings of fact

Examples

  • “Ebers tells us that Lord Sefton, a distinguished connoisseur, only pronounced the general verdict in calling it the greatest of serious operas, for it was received with the greatest favor.”

    The Great Italian and French Composers

  • ““Though the event miscarried,” said Virginia’s George Weedon, “it was worth the undertaking”—and this was the general verdict of the time.”

    Simon & Schuster: Angel in the Whirlwind

  • “The wounded man died in the hospital, and the general verdict seemed to be, “Him brought it on heself.””

    Army Life in a Black Regiment

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  1. verdict
  1. finding of fact

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  1. judgment

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