False Verdict (Noun)
Meaning
A manifestly unjust verdict; not true to the evidence.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The judge's decision was widely criticized as a false verdict, as it ignored key evidence presented during the trial.
- Many believed the jury had delivered a false verdict, as the prosecution's case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence.
- The appeals court overturned the conviction, citing a false verdict that was not supported by the facts of the case.
- The family of the accused claimed that the trial had resulted in a false verdict, and vowed to continue fighting for justice.
- Critics argued that the verdict was a false verdict, as it was influenced by public opinion rather than the evidence presented in court.