Judgment
/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/noun
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Did you know?In ancient belief, judgments were seen as divine verdicts, a link between mortals and the gods, influencing fates and destinies.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰewgʰ-
“to lead, to bring about, to cause”
Latin
Latin
iudicium
“the act of judging, a judgment or trial”
Old French
Old French
jugement
“a decision, judgment, or sentence”
Middle English
Middle English
jugement
“a formal decision made by a court or an authoritative figure”
Modern English
English
judgment
“the final decision or finding on a matter, especially in legal contexts.”
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