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bastard verdict

bastard verdict noun: the verdict of "not proven" in Scottish law.

Noun

bastard verdict (plural not attested)

  1. (no plural) The verdict of "not proven" in Scottish law.

Origin of bastard verdict

First used by Sir Walter Scott.

Questions about bastard verdict

What does bastard verdict mean?
Bastard verdict means the verdict of "not proven" in Scottish law.
What part of speech is bastard verdict?
Bastard verdict is a noun.

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