negative verdict
[/ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈvɜːrdɪkt/]
nounpl: negative verdicts
veredicto negativo
1. A judicial decision or formal judgment that rules against a defendant or rejects a claim, proposal, or application
The jury returned a negative verdict, finding the defendant not guilty of all charges.
O júri proferiu um veredicto negativo, considerando o réu inocente de todas as acusações.
2. An unfavorable opinion, assessment, or conclusion about something or someone
The negative verdict on the new policy disappointed many employees.
O veredicto negativo sobre a nova política decepcionou muitos funcionários.
3. A rejection or disapproval expressed formally or officially
The committee issued a negative verdict on the funding proposal.
A comissão emitiu um veredicto negativo sobre a proposta de financiamento.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, a negative verdict carries significant weight in judicial proceedings. In Brazil, this term is commonly used in formal legal contexts (processo judicial), while in the USA it appears frequently in jury trials. Beyond legal contexts, the phrase is used in academic, corporate, and public policy discussions to express formal disapproval or rejection.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to render a negative verdict
to hand down a negative verdict
a negative verdict on something
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