judgment

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions.

   I trust her judgment on money matters.

2. 2
   noun

   An opinion or decision formed after careful thought.

   In my judgment, the plan will not work.

3. 3
   noun

   An official decision made by a court of law.

   The court delivered its judgment on the case.

From Middle English juggement, borrowed from Old French jugement, from Late Latin iūdicāmentum, from Latin iūdicō. Partially displaced doom. By surface analysis, judge + -ment.

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