final verdict

[/ˈfaɪnəl ˈvɜrdɪkt/]
nounpl: final verdicts
veredicto final / sentença final
1. The ultimate decision or judgment made by a court, jury, or authority figure that ends a legal proceeding
The jury deliberated for three days before delivering the final verdict of not guilty.
O júri deliberou por três dias antes de entregar o veredicto final de inocência.
2. A definitive conclusion or opinion about something that cannot be changed or disputed
The doctor's final verdict was that the patient needed surgery.
O veredicto final do médico foi que o paciente precisava de cirurgia.
3. A conclusive determination or decision made after careful consideration
After testing the product extensively, the final verdict is that it exceeds all expectations.
Após testar o produto extensivamente, o veredicto final é que ele supera todas as expectativas.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, the final verdict is a crucial moment representing justice and closure. In the US, jury verdicts in criminal cases must be unanimous, while in Brazil, the Superior Court's decisions can be overturned on appeal. The concept carries significant cultural weight as it represents the culmination of legal proceedings and societal judgment.
NYC Slang
the final call / the last word
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final judgmentfinal decisionfinal rulingsentenceconclusiondetermination
Antonyms / Antônimos
preliminary rulingtentative decisioninterim judgment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
veredicto final / sentença final
Both terms are commonly used in legal contexts; 'veredicto' emphasizes jury decisions while 'sentença' is broader
São Paulo
sentença final / parecer final
More formal legal terminology; 'parecer final' used in non-judicial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
veredicto final
Commonly used in both formal and informal legal discussions
Portugal
sentença final / veredicto final
Portuguese legal system uses 'sentença definitiva' more frequently

Related Words

verdictjudgmentrulingsentencejurycourtappealacquittalconviction

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the final say
render a verdict
seal one's fate
bottom line
the ball is in their court
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