Judged: meaning, definitions and examples
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judged
[ dʒʌdʒd ]
legal context
To judge is to form an opinion, estimate, or conclusion about something or someone. In a legal context, it refers to the act of making a decision after consideration of the facts presented in a case. The judge in a courtroom assesses evidence, listens to arguments, and ultimately makes a ruling. This term encompasses both the act of weighing evidence and reaching a verdict.
Synonyms
assess, decide, determine, evaluate.
Examples of usage
- The case was judged by a panel of experts.
- She was judged fairly after the entire investigation.
- The committee judged the entries based on creativity.
- Many people judged his actions without knowing the context.
Translations
Translations of the word "judged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 julgado
🇮🇳 निर्णय दिया गया
🇩🇪 gerichtet
🇮🇩 dinilai
🇺🇦 суджено
🇵🇱 osądzony
🇯🇵 判断された
🇫🇷 jugé
🇪🇸 juzgado
🇹🇷 yargılanmış
🇰🇷 판단된
🇸🇦 محكوم عليه
🇨🇿 souzen
🇸🇰 súdený
🇨🇳 被审判
🇸🇮 obsojen
🇮🇸 dæmdur
🇰🇿 сотталған
🇬🇪 მოსამართლეობული
🇦🇿 məhkəmə tərəfindən hökm verilmiş
🇲🇽 juzgado
Etymology
The word 'judge' comes from the Old French 'juger', which in turn derives from the Latin 'judicare'. The Latin term is composed of 'jus', meaning 'law', and 'dicere', meaning 'to say'. This indicates that to judge originally meant to 'say the law' or to declare something legal or illegal. The usage of 'judge' has evolved over centuries, where it not only embodies the legal connotation but also implies forming opinions or making evaluations in a broader context. Early instances of the word hint at the importance of judgement in societal norms and moral values, emphasizing the role of judges not just as legal authorities but also as moral arbiters. Throughout history, the function of judges has expanded in various cultures, reflecting changes in law, governance, and societal expectations.