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A Scotch verdict is a type of jury verdict used only in Scottish criminal law. It means "not proven" and is similar to "not guilty," but it suggests that the accused may still be guilty even though there is not enough evidence to prove it. This verdict is no longer used in most legal systems.
A Scotch verdict is a type of jury verdict used only in Scots criminal law. It is an archaic verdict that is equivalent to "not guilty," but it carries a strong suspicion of guilt that has not been fully proven. It is also known as "not proven."
These examples illustrate how a Scotch verdict is a unique type of verdict that is only used in Scots criminal law. It is similar to "not guilty," but it carries a stronger implication of guilt that has not been fully proven.