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judgement or judgment noun 1 the decision of a judge in a court of law. 2 the act or process of judging. 3 the ability to make wise or sensible decisions; good sense • I value his judgement. 4 an opinion • in my judgement. 5 (usually a judgement on someone) old use punishment regarded as sent by divine providence • His sickness was a judgement on him. against one's better judgement contrary to what one believes to be the sensible course. pass judgement on someone to condemn them. pass judgement on someone or something to give an opinion or verdict about them. reserve judgement to postpone one's verdict. sit in judgement on someone to assume the responsibility of judging them.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French jugement.
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