Noun
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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
"his impression of her was favorable"
"what are your feelings about the crisis?"
"it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"
"I had a feeling that she was lying"
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the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
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the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
"opinions are usually written by a single judge"
- legal opinion -
a belief or sentiment shared by most people
the voice of the people
"he asked for a poll of public opinion"
- public opinion - popular opinion - vox populi -
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
"his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
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a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
"my opinion differs from yours"
"I am not of your persuasion"
"what are your thoughts on Haiti?"