Definition of "general verdict" []

• The ordinary comprehensive verdict in civil actions, “for the plaintiff” or “for the defendant”. (adjective)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

• "Ebers tells us that Lord Sefton, a distinguished connoisseur, only pronounced the general verdict in calling it the greatest of serious operas, for it was received with the greatest favor."
• "“Though the event miscarried,” said Virginia’s George Weedon, “it was worth the undertaking”—and this was the general verdict of the time."
• "The wounded man died in the hospital, and the general verdict seemed to be, “Him brought it on heself.”"