The ordinary comprehensive verdict in civil actions, “for the plaintiff” or “for the defendant”.(adjective)
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Use "general verdict" in a sentence
"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.”"