Narrative verdict means: A verdict, given by a coroner, in which the cause of death is described, but not attributed to a named individual.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
narrative verdict
(UK) A verdict, given by a coroner, in which the cause of death is described, but not attributed to a named individual.
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4. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_verdict#cite_ref-4 "Jump up")**["What is a narrative verdict?"](https://www.itv.com/news/update/2012-05-02/what-is-a-narrative-verdict/). _ITV News_.
Assistant coroner Simon Milburn recorded a narrative verdict saying he asphyxiated while being restrained during a violent outburst.
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(UK) A verdict, given by a coroner, in which the cause of death is described, but not attributed to a named individual.
Narrative verdict means: A verdict, given by a coroner, in which the cause of death is described, but not attributed to a named individual.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
narrative verdict means: A verdict, given by a coroner, in which the cause of death is described, but not attributed to a named individual.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“4. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_verdict#cite_ref-4 "Jump up")**["What is a narrative verdict?"](https://www.itv.com/news/update/2012-05-02/what-is-a-narrative-verdict/). _ITV News_.”
“Assistant coroner Simon Milburn recorded a narrative verdict saying he asphyxiated while being restrained during a violent outburst.”
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