The phrase
"dollar verdict" refers to the amount of money decided by a court that someone must pay as a result of a lawsuit. It represents the final financial penalty or compensation directed by the legal system.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«dollar»
«verdict»
Sentences with «dollar verdict»
- The trial received significant statewide media attention and resulted in a multi-million dollar verdict for the client. (primerus.com)
- The case involved the wrongful death of an elderly couple and resulted in a $ 2.9 million dollar verdict against the defendant bikini bar and the defendant drunk driver. (hepworthholzer.com)
- Perhaps in dollars the verdict seems irrational, but other commentators see sense in the outcome, given the unique facts and circumstances of the case. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
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