judgment
UK: ˈdʒʌdʒmənt | US: ˈdʒʌdʒmənt
n. the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions
n. an opinion or conclusion formed after evaluation
n. a formal decision given by a court or judge
The word "judgment" traces back to Latin "judicium," meaning "a judicial decision." It entered English via Old French "jugement," retaining the core idea of legal or reasoned decision-making. The morpheme "judg" preserves the original Latin root "judic-" (law + declare), while "-ment" standardizes it as a noun. Over time, its meaning expanded beyond legal contexts to include personal discernment.
The court's judgment was final and binding.
She showed poor judgment by trusting a stranger.
His artistic judgment is highly respected in the industry.
The committee will pass judgment on the proposal next week.
In my judgment, the plan is too risky to proceed.