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
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“Scotch verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotch%20verdict. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Scotch verdict was in 1912
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