judgment
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A default judgment is one in which a judge makes a ruling without a trial, for example in cases where the defendant has not provided any response.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The Court has the power, which has traditionally be reserved for emergency situations, to issue temporary orders while the case itself awaits final judgment.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
According to the historian, “so great was McLean’s judgment, temperament, and fair-mindedness” that National League officials agreed to his demand to be paid $5 a game—unheard of at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Others pointed out that ignoring instructions from a police officer at 2 a.m. is an indication of poor judgment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Against my better judgment, I forced myself to step inside.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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You Be the Judge: Jud, Jur, Jus
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