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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
first impressionpreliminary assessmentprima facie judgmentpreliminary ruling
Antonyms / Antônimos
final judgmentwell-considered opinionconclusive decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento inicial
most common usage in legal and general contexts
São Paulo
julgamento inicial / sentença inicial
in legal contexts, both terms are used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
julgamento inicial
standard usage
Portugal
julgamento inicial / sentença inicial
Portuguese prefers 'sentença inicial' in judicial contexts more frequently

Related Words

judgmentassessmentopinionverdictrulingdecisionevaluation

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump to conclusions
judge a book by its cover
first blush
at first blush
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