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opinion

/ə'pɪnjən/

Synonyms of opinion Antonyms of opinion Examples of opinion Usage of opinion Parts of opinion Definition that contains opinion Words sounding like opinion Explanation of opinion

noun
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
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ruling

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judgment judicial decision judgement
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the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
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"opinions are usually written by a single judge"

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judgement judgment legal opinion

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legal instrument official document instrument legal document
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a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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"my opinion differs from yours"

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persuasion sentiment thought view

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belief
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a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
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"his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"

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view

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content subject matter substance message
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a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
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"he asked for a poll of public opinion"

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popular opinion public opinion vox populi

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belief
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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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belief feeling impression notion

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thought idea

Examples of opinion

"opinions are usually written by a single judge"
"my opinion differs from yours"
"his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
"he asked for a poll of public opinion"