[ˈdʒʌdʒm(ə)nt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
(e.g: an error of judgement)

- a misfortune or calamity viewed as a divine punishment
(e.g: the events of last week are a judgement on us for our sinful ways)


Phrases:
- against one's better judgement
- pass judgement
- reserve judgement
- sit in judgement

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French jugement, from juger ‘to judge’