sealed verdict
- A jury's decision that is kept confidential in a sealed envelope during a delay and is given to the judge when court resumes
- The suspense in the courtroom was high, everyone was waiting for the judge to open the sealed verdict.
- Because court was adjourned for the day, they decided to keep the decision as a sealed verdict.
- The jury made their decision, but it was made into a sealed verdict until court reconvened next week.
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