(also judgment )
■ noun
1》 the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions.
↘an opinion or conclusion.
↘a decision of a law court or judge.
2》 formal or humorous a misfortune viewed as a divine punishment.
Phrases
against one's better ~ contrary to what one feels to be wise.
sit in ~ assume the right to judge someone, especially in a critical manner.
Usage
In British English the normal spelling in general contexts is ~ . However, the spelling judgment is conventional in legal contexts, and in North American English.