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masculine

/ʒyʒ.mɑ̃/

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Translation

judgement, verdict, ruling

Word origin

From juger, from Latin judicare ('to judge'), from judex ('judge'), literally 'one who states the law'.

Origin: Latin
Root: judicare
English cognates: judgement, judicial, prejudice

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluraljugements

Examples

The verdict will be handed down next week.

I trust your judgement.

The court's rulings are public.

She passed a harsh judgement on his work.

These snap judgements are often wrong.

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This word is part of lesson 43.