Words / B1

JUJM-uh-nt/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

Judgement is an opinion after thinking: in my judgement; poor judgement; a judgement call. In UK law the spelling judgment (no e) is common for a court decision. Judge is the verb/person. Do not write “according to my judgement that” — say in my judgement. A verdict is the jury’s decision; a judgment can be the judge’s written ruling.

Meaning

An opinion you form after thinking; also a decision in a court (often spelled judgment in law).

Examples

• “In my judgement, the plan is too expensive.”
• “In my judgement, the evidence is still too weak for a ban.”
• “The High Court’s judgment will be published on Friday, which is the legal spelling.”

Good to know

in my judgement; poor judgement. Legal UK often: judgment. Person/verb: judge. Jury decision: verdict.

Near in meaning

opinion

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