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
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