favourable verdict

Frequency: 5.82.5 per million words

A verdict that is advantageous to one party. 'Favourable' is BrE spelling, 'favorable' is AmE.

Examples (10)

  • The jury delivered a favourable verdict for the defense, leading to their client's immediate release.
  • We are anxiously awaiting the court's decision, hoping for a favourable verdict in this complex case.
  • Despite the prosecution's strong arguments, the judge surprisingly returned a favourable verdict for the accused.
  • Obtaining a favourable verdict was crucial for the small company's survival after the patent infringement lawsuit.
  • The legal team worked tirelessly for months to secure a favourable verdict in the high-profile defamation trial.
  • Had the jury not reached a favourable verdict, the financial consequences for the defendant would have been severe.
  • After weeks of intense deliberation, a favourable verdict was finally announced, bringing relief to all involved.
  • Her lawyer expressed cautious confidence in achieving a favourable verdict based on the new evidence presented.
  • The appeal court carefully reviewed the evidence and ultimately upheld the original favourable verdict from the lower court.
  • A favourable verdict would not only clear his name but also allow him to reclaim his lost reputation and career.