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Verdict [agentive]
In this frame, which is a part of the Trial sequence, a Judge gives a Finding with respect to the Charges against the Defendant in a particular Case.
He was convicted of fraud by Judge Judy.
He was convicted of fraud by Judge Judy.
Properties
- ID
- #318
- Entry
- frm_verdict
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Verdict (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Verdict
Core Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Case |
The Case on which the verdict is being given.
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| Charges |
This FE refers to the Charges with respect to which the verdict is being given.
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| Defendant |
The person who stands accused of a crime and is subject to the verdict.
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category
sentient
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— |
| Finding |
This FE identifies the outcome of the Judge's deliberation or consideration. Many LUs in this frame incorporate this FE.
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| Judge |
The Judge (which may be the jury, judge, magistrate or court) decides on the Finding.
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category
sentient
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Case
Charges
Peripheral Frame Elements (6)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal_basis |
This FE indicates the basis in law of a verdict.
He was found guilty under section 28 article 5|LBasis. |
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| Manner |
This FE identifies the Manner in which the Judge acts.
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category
manner
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| Means |
This FE identifies an action that the Judge performs in order to return the verdict.
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category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Place |
Where the event takes place.
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category
locative_relation
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| Purpose |
This FE identifies the Purpose for which the Judge returns a particular verdict.
Did you acquit him just to get the publicity|Purp? |
category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Time |
When the event occurs.
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category
time
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— |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
The Circumstances under which the verdict was reached.
He was convicted on a four to three vote|cir. |
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| Explanation |
The Explanation for the verdict given.
The jury convicted him on all charges because of the overwhelming evidence against him|exp. |
category
state_of_affairs
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Frame-Frame Relations (4)
Inheritance
Precedes
SubFrame
Using
Lexical Units (12)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| acquit.v | — | COD: formally declare not guilty of a criminal charge |
| acquittal.n | — | FN: a formal declaration that someone is not guilty of a criminal charge |
| clear.v | — | COD: show or declare officially to be innocent |
| convict.v | — | COD: declare to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. |
| conviction.n | — | COD: the act or process of convicting someone; an instance of being convicted |
| find.v | — | COD: (of a court) officially declare to be the case; (with against or for) make a decision against (or in favour of); judge to be guilty (or innocent). |
| finding.n | — | COD: a conclusion reached as a result of an inquiry, investigation or trial |
| guilty.a | — | COD: culpable of a specified wrongdoing. |
| not guilty.a | — | FN: not culpable of a specified wrongdoing. |
| pronounce.v | — | COD: declare or announce |
| ruling.n | — | COD: an authoritative decision or pronouncement |
| verdict.n | — | COD: a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or inquest |
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