Significance of Judgment
Judgment, as defined in Dharmashastra, refers to the final decision by a court relating to the rights and obligations of the parties in a legal case. In Theravada Buddhism, it pertains to the decision-making process managed by the king and his councillors on legal and ethical matters, which could be flawed due to priestly misconduct. Historically in India, Judgment signifies the court's ruling that formally establishes the legal marriage between the petitioner and respondent.
Synonyms: Assessment, Evaluation, Decision, Conclusion, Verdict, Opinion, Discernment, Determination, Ruling., Analysis
In Dutch: Oordeel; In Finnish: Tuomio; In Spanish: Juicio; In German: Urteil
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Buddhist concept of 'Judgment'
In Buddhism, Judgment encompasses the moral and legal decision-making process conducted by the king and his ministers, highlighting the role of ethical governance while acknowledging the impact of wrongdoing by priests on this process.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The decision-making process overseen by the king and his councillors regarding legal and ethical matters.[1] (2) The process by which the king and his ministers decided upon moral and legal matters, which was compromised by the priest's wrongdoing.[2]
The concept of Judgment in local and regional sources
Judgment, in this context, signifies the court's conclusive ruling that formally establishes the legal marriage between the petitioner and respondent, marking the resolution of their case.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The final decision of the court declaring that the petitioner and respondent are legally married.[3]