Verdict is a term that comes from the Latin words vere (“truly”) and dictus (“said”). It is, therefore, an opinion or judgment issued reflexively and with authority.
For example: “The specialized journalists gave their verdict after the performance and described the work as one of the best creations of the French playwright”, “I am not interested in their verdict: I am satisfied with my performance and that, for me, is more than enough ”, “Whenever I finish writing a book, I wait for my wife’s verdict”. As for this meaning of the term, there are well-defined trends in the verdict that the critic renders after having carefully studied a work: at one extreme are those who pay attention to the opinions of experts, at the other are those who prefer always judge the creations for themselves. Far from extremes, there are those who appreciate advice and guidance, but also venture to consume even the worst rated products.
Internet represents a very fertile ground for criticism because, unlike the paper era, it does not require large investments from entrepreneurs who want to found their own magazine or journalistic space. On the other hand, from the user’s point of view, there are a lot of websites that are always ready to give their verdict after reading a book, trying out a video game, watching a movie or trying out a new product. This greater variety of points of view, added to how accessible they are to any Internet user, has its clear advantages and disadvantages: on the one hand, because most virtual publications are supported by the income provided by advertising. Fake news, tabloidism, and shopping reviews are not uncommon; But it is also true that if we keep alive our ability to judge what we read, we can become much richer today than two decades ago, when the truth was more resistant to coming out. A verdict, on the other hand, is a verdict handed down by a jury. In the field of procedural law, therefore, it is the decision issued by a jury on a case, which implies a decision as to whether the allegations of the parties have been proven or not. The decision can be made by: * unanimously, when all the members of the jury agree with the verdict; * Simple majority, also known as common or relative majority, is the situation in which the decision with the most votes in favor is chosen. In addition, it should be clarified that abstentions are ignored in the formulation of the verdict and that the vote can be bipolar (only the possibility of voting in favor, against or abstention is contemplated) or multiple (there are more than two options to study before taking a decision). decision);
* Qualified majority, also known as special majority, is a system that expects more votes against than a simple majority to pass a decision. After the verdict of the jury, the judge must issue a sentence that qualifies and typifies the proven facts in the legislation, offering a binding conclusion for all parties. This means that if the verdict of the jury indicates that the defendant is guilty, the judge must apply the penalty that corresponds to him according to the law. This procedural operation, however, depends on each legislation. In some countries, the verdict of the jury already includes technical decisions, such as the legal framework or the corresponding compensation.
