judgment
1 of 1noun/ˈʤəʤ.mənt/
Forms:judgments
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the decision of a judge or law court
B2- The judgment was delivered after weeks of deliberation by the court.
- The defendant accepted the judgment and decided not to appeal.
- The court’s judgment favored the plaintiff, awarding significant damages.
- The judgment set a legal precedent for future cases involving similar issues.
- After reviewing the evidence, the judge issued a judgment of not guilty.
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an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully
B2- Her judgment about the project's potential risks was highly valued by the team.
- The teacher's judgment on the students' performance was based on several criteria.
- He trusted her judgment when it came to making important financial decisions.
- Public judgment of the film varied widely, with some praising it and others criticizing it.
- His judgment was clouded by personal bias, leading to an unfair decision.
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the process of evaluating, assessing, or deciding about a person, situation, or event
- His judgment of the candidates was careful and deliberate.
- The teacher's judgment on student performance is ongoing.
- Management exercised judgment when allocating resources.
- They relied on his judgment to solve the problem.
- Judgment is required to handle complex situations.
4
the mental capacity to assess situations, understand relationships, and draw sound conclusions
- She showed excellent judgment under pressure.
- Good judgment is critical for leadership.
- His judgment in financial matters is trusted by colleagues.
- The pilot demonstrated judgment in handling the emergency.
- Sound judgment helps avoid mistakes.
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a formal written statement explaining the reasoning behind a judicial decision
- The lawyer studied the judgment carefully.
- The court published the judgment detailing the verdict.
- Copies of the judgment were distributed to both parties.
- The judgment serves as precedent for future cases.
- The clerk filed the judgment for official records.
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