pass judgment
Americanphrase
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to make a critical evaluation of someone or something; to adopt the position of judge (usually used with on to introduce the person or thing being judged).
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(of a judge) to render a legal judgment or legal opinion on a matter before the court.
Example Sentences
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This is when the American people will have a chance to pass judgment on their elected representatives, those who hold the chief executive accountable for his actions.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2025
Triet and Harari’s script drags one wife’s choices into a courtroom and invites us to pass judgment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
The Supreme Court, which has the final say in presidential election petitions, has 60 days to pass judgment from the day of the presidential tribunal ruling.
From Reuters ● Oct. 23, 2023
But children can’t even vote—much less pass judgment on me and my life.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2023
“But you allowed Tenorio to pass judgment on Ultima,” I said, “and if it had not been for Narciso he would have carried out his judgment. Is that fair?”
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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