"megaverdict" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megaverdicts [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + verdict. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|verdict}} mega- + verdict Head templates: {{en-noun}} megaverdict (plural megaverdicts)
  1. A legal verdict that awards damages of a million dollars or more.

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