preliminary verdict
[ˌprɛlɪˈmɪnəri ˈvɜrdɪkt]
nounpl: preliminary verdicts
veredicto preliminar
1. An initial or tentative judgment or decision made before a final determination, often subject to further review or confirmation
The preliminary verdict suggested the defendant was guilty, but the final trial could change this outcome.
O veredicto preliminar sugeriu que o réu era culpado, mas o julgamento final poderia alterar este resultado.
2. A non-binding assessment or opinion rendered before all evidence or information has been fully considered
The medical examiner's preliminary verdict was that the death resulted from natural causes.
O veredicto preliminar do legista foi que a morte resultou de causas naturais.
3. An initial finding or conclusion in a legal, investigative, or scientific proceeding
The preliminary verdict from the inquiry indicated negligence on the part of the company.
O veredicto preliminar da investigação indicou negligência por parte da empresa.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, preliminary verdicts play an important role in judicial proceedings. In Brazil, the term 'veredicto preliminar' is commonly used in jury trials (tribunais do júri), while in the USA it appears frequently in court proceedings and criminal investigations. The concept is particularly significant in high-profile cases where media coverage of preliminary verdicts can influence public opinion before final judgments are rendered.
Related Idioms & Phrases
preliminary verdict is in
subject to preliminary verdict
pending preliminary verdict
preliminary verdict pending appeal
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