pass judgment

• Ein Urteil über jemanden oder etwas fällen; eine Meinung oder Entscheidung oft kritisch oder autoritativ äußern, besonders in rechtlichem oder moralischem Kontext.

To form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical or authoritative manner, especially in a legal or moral context.

1. Formal legal decisionB2formal

   To officially give a verdict or decision in a court of law.

   Ein Urteil fällen

   • The judge will pass judgment on the case next week.
   • The jury passed judgment after hours of deliberation.
   • The court passed judgment in favor of the plaintiff.

2. Express an opinionB2informal

   To express a critical or evaluative opinion about someone or something.

   Ein Urteil fällen

   • Don't pass judgment on her until you know the full story.
   • He is always quick to pass judgment on others' choices.
   • It's not fair to pass judgment without understanding the situation.