Find against
verb
To say officially or decide that someone is guilty or responsible for something.
The court found against the defendant, sentencing him to five years in prison.
Often appears as...
- court finds against
- jury finds against
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To make a decision or judgement about something.
After careful consideration, the committee found against the proposal.
Often appears as...
- found against proposal
- found against idea
verb
To say officially or decide that someone is guilty or responsible for something.
The court found against the defendant, sentencing him to five years in prison.
Often appears as...
- court finds against
- jury finds against
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To make a decision or judgement about something.
After careful consideration, the committee found against the proposal.
Often appears as...
- found against proposal
- found against idea
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Judgement
Used when a legal authority, like a court or judge, makes a final decision in a case.
Although the evidence was circumstantial, the court found against the accused.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Means the decision was not in someone's favor, typically the defendant in a legal setting.
In a surprising turn, the jury found against the corporation, favoring the small community.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality Implied
The phrase often implies a sense of finality, leaving little to no room for appeal.
With the verdict, the judge found against the claimant, ending the long-standing dispute.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Judgement
Used when a legal authority, like a court or judge, makes a final decision in a case.
Although the evidence was circumstantial, the court found against the accused.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Means the decision was not in someone's favor, typically the defendant in a legal setting.
In a surprising turn, the jury found against the corporation, favoring the small community.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality Implied
The phrase often implies a sense of finality, leaving little to no room for appeal.
With the verdict, the judge found against the claimant, ending the long-standing dispute.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Judgement
Used when a legal authority, like a court or judge, makes a final decision in a case.
Although the evidence was circumstantial, the court found against the accused.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Means the decision was not in someone's favor, typically the defendant in a legal setting.
In a surprising turn, the jury found against the corporation, favoring the small community.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality Implied
The phrase often implies a sense of finality, leaving little to no room for appeal.
With the verdict, the judge found against the claimant, ending the long-standing dispute.
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