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judgement noun [ ˈdʒʌdʒm(ə)nt ]

• the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
• "an error of judgement"
Similar: discernment, acumen, shrewdness, astuteness, common sense, good sense, sense, perception, perspicacity, percipience, penetration, acuity, discrimination, wisdom, wit, native wit, judiciousness, prudence, sagacity, understanding, intelligence, awareness, canniness, sharpness, sharp-wittedness, cleverness, powers of reasoning, reason, logic, nous, savvy, know-how, horse sense, gumption, grey matter, common, smarts, sapience, arguteness, in my opinion, to my mind, in my view, to my way of thinking, I believe, I think, as I see it, if you ask me, personally, in my book, for my money, in my estimation,
• a misfortune or calamity viewed as a divine punishment.
• "the events of last week are a judgement on us for our sinful ways"
Similar: punishment, retribution, penalty, just deserts,
Origin: Middle English: from Old French jugement, from juger ‘to judge’.

against one's better judgement

• contrary to what one feels to be wise or sensible.
"he persuaded me against my better judgement to join him"

pass judgement

• (of a law court or judge) give a decision concerning a defendant or legal matter.
"he passed judgement on the accused"

reserve judgement

• delay the process of judging or giving one's opinion.
"she said she would reserve judgement until next week"

sit in judgement

• assume the right to judge someone, especially in a critical manner.
"this total stranger was actually daring to sit in judgement"



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