initial judgment
[ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt]
nounpl: initial judgments
julgamento inicial
1. a first assessment or opinion formed about someone or something, often made quickly without complete information
My initial judgment was that the project would fail, but it turned out to be successful.
Meu julgamento inicial era de que o projeto falharia, mas acabou sendo bem-sucedido.
2. in legal contexts, the first ruling or decision made by a court before appeals or further proceedings
The judge's initial judgment was overturned by the appellate court.
O julgamento inicial do juiz foi revertido pelo tribunal de apelação.
In Brazilian legal discourse, 'julgamento inicial' is a formal term used in court proceedings. In general conversation, Brazilians often discuss 'julgamentos iniciais' (initial judgments) about people or situations, frequently acknowledging that first impressions can be misleading. The concept is deeply tied to the cultural value of reassessment and changing one's mind with more information.
NYC Slang
first take / snap judgment
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