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has gloss(noun) a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other
special verdict
has glosseng: In English law, a special verdict is a verdict by a jury that pronounces on the facts of the case but does not draw the ultimate inference of whether the accused is guilty or not. It is then for the judge to apply the law and to convict or acquit. In the words of William Blackstone, "The jury state the naked facts, as they find them to be proved, and pray the advice of the court thereon".
lexicalizationeng: special verdict
subclass of(noun) (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
verdict, finding of fact
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has category(noun) the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
law, jurisprudence
opposite(noun) an ordinary verdict declaring which party prevails without any special findings of fact
general verdict
similare/Special verdict (England and Wales)

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