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favorable judgment

[/ˈfeɪvərəbəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/]
noun phrasepl: favorable judgments
sentença favorável
1. A legal decision or ruling made by a court that is advantageous to the party bringing the case
The plaintiff received a favorable judgment awarding her damages.
A autora recebeu uma sentença favorável que lhe concedeu indenização.
2. A positive evaluation or opinion formed about someone or something
The teacher's favorable judgment of the student's work encouraged him to continue studying.
A avaliação favorável da professora sobre o trabalho do aluno o encorajou a continuar estudando.
Synonyms
favorable verdictpositive rulingfavorable decisionpositive judgment
Antonyms
unfavorable judgmentadverse judgmentnegative rulingunfavorable verdict

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentença favorável
Most common usage in legal contexts
General Brazilian
julgamento favorável
Alternative legal term, slightly less formal
Portugal
sentença favorável
Standard legal terminology in Portuguese courts

Related Idioms & Phrases

win a favorable judgment
render a favorable judgment
obtain a favorable judgment
pass favorable judgment on someone
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