Judgment
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/noun
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Did you know?In ancient legal contexts, 'judgment' was often seen as a divine revelation, where the verdict was believed to be influenced by the gods themselves.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰewgʰ-
“to lead, to bring or carry”
Latin
Latin
iudicium
“a judgment or trial, often invoking the authority of a deity”
Old French
Old French
jugement
“a legal decision or verdict, derived from Latin, emphasizing the act of judging”
Middle English
Middle English
jugement
“the act of judging, often linked to moral or spiritual discernment”
Modern English
English
judgment
“the formal decision or opinion given after considering evidence, retaining its ties to moral authority and divine insight.”