judgment

judg-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

  2. 2.

    An opinion or conclusion formed after consideration.

  3. 3.

    A formal decision given by a court of law.

  4. 4.

    A misfortune or calamity viewed as divine punishment.

Forms

plural: judgments

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    pass judgment — To express a critical opinion about someone or something
  • •
    against one's better judgment — Despite one's reservations or doubts
  • •
    judgment call — A decision based on personal interpretation rather than clear rules

Related words

See also: judge, judgement, judicial
Synonyms: assessment, decision, ruling, verdict

Etymology

From Old French jugement, from juger ("to judge"), from Latin judicare.