find against someone or something

find against someone or something
find against someone or something
[for a jury or a judge] to announce a decision against one side of a lawsuit. •

The jury found against the defendant, who was a horrible witness.

The court found against the corporation and levied a fine.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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