Legal Judgment
/ˈliːgəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal decision rendered by a court resolving the rights and obligations of parties in a legal proceeding.
The judge issued a legal judgment in favor of the plaintiff after considering the evidence.
- (n.) The official expression of a court's opinion, which may include the rationale underlying the decision.
The legal judgment explained the interpretation of the statute applied in the case.
Forms
- legal judgment
- legal judgments
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Commentary
Legal judgment specifically denotes the court's authoritative determination, distinct from related documents like verdicts or orders, and may include reasoning as part of appellate records.
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