JUDGMENT Definition & Meaning

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judgment

[ juhj-muhnt ]

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noun

an act or instance of judging.
Synonyms:
the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, especially in matters affecting action; good sense; discretion:
a man of sound judgment.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
the demonstration or exercise of such ability or capacity:
The major was decorated for the judgment he showed under fire.
the forming of an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion, as from circumstances presented to the mind:
Our judgment as to the cause of his failure must rest on the evidence.
the opinion formed:
He regretted his hasty judgment.
Law.
1. a judicial decision given by a judge or court.
2. the obligation, especially a debt, arising from a judicial decision.
3. the certificate embodying such a decision and issued against the obligor, especially a debtor.
a misfortune regarded as inflicted by divine sentence, as for sin.
Judgment. Theology. Last Judgment ( def ).

Judgment

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noun

the estimate by God of the ultimate worthiness or unworthiness of the individual (the Particular Judgment ) or of all mankind (the General Judgment or Last Judgment )
God's subsequent decision determining the final destinies of all individuals

judgment

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noun

the faculty of being able to make critical distinctions and achieve a balanced viewpoint; discernment
1. the decision or verdict pronounced by a court of law
2. an obligation arising as a result of such a decision or verdict, such as a debt
3. the document recording such a decision or verdict
4. ( as modifier )
  a judgment debtor
the formal decision of one or more judges at a contest or competition
a particular decision or opinion formed in a case in dispute or doubt
an estimation
a good judgment of distance
criticism or censure
logic
1. the act of establishing a relation between two or more terms, esp as an affirmation or denial
2. the expression of such a relation
against one's better judgment
contrary to a more appropriate or preferred course of action
sit in judgment
1. to preside as judge
2. to assume the position of critic
in someone's judgment
in someone's opinion

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of judgment¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English jug(g)ement, from Old French jugement, from juge- (stem of jugier “to judge”; judge ) + -ment -ment

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Idioms and Phrases

see against one's better judgment ; snap judgment .

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Perhaps most crucially, “Holy Cow” keeps its sights set on being a study in fast-tracked adulthood, minus judgment or sentimentality.

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The power goes straight to your head, an intoxicating rush that splits desire from better judgment.

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In light of the circumstances, there is reason to be quite mad at those in government who support the total elimination of checks and balances in favor of an aging strongman’s personal judgment.

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"Those who fear the judgment of voters often seek reassurance from the courts. In Paris, they have condemned Marine Le Pen and would like to remove her from political life", he wrote.

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“Mr. Sidhu exercised extraordinarily poor judgment believing that his political opponents would use the information against him in his reelection campaign,” his attorneys argued, but contended his behavior did not amount to corruption.

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