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Scotch verdict


Scotch verdict

noun

Definition of SCOTCH VERDICT

1
: a verdict of not proven that is allowed by Scottish criminal law in some cases instead of a verdict of not guilty
2
: an inconclusive decision or pronouncement

First Known Use of SCOTCH VERDICT

1912

Rhymes with SCOTCH VERDICT

benedict, contradict, derelict, interdict, Lake District, maledict, retrodict

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