partial verdict

/ˌpɑrʃəl ˌvʌrdɪkt/
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Other forms: partial verdicts

Definitions of partial verdict
  1. noun
    (criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others
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    type of:
    finding of fact, verdict
    (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
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