• noun:   the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
• noun:   a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

  Example: "My opinion differs from yours"

• noun:   the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

  Example: "Opinions are usually written by a single judge"

• noun:   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

  Example: "His opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"

• noun:   a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

  Example: "He asked for a poll of public opinion"

• noun:   a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

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