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positive judgment

[ˈpɒzɪtɪv ˈdʒʌdʒmənt]
nounpl: positive judgments
julgamento positivo
1. A favorable or affirmative assessment or decision made about someone or something based on evidence or evaluation
The judge's positive judgment in favor of the defendant was based on strong evidence.
O julgamento positivo do juiz a favor do réu foi baseado em evidências sólidas.
2. An optimistic or constructive evaluation or opinion formed without prejudice
Her positive judgment about the company's future prospects encouraged investors.
Seu julgamento positivo sobre as perspectivas futuras da empresa encorajou os investidores.
3. In philosophy, an affirmative proposition asserting the existence or presence of a quality
Kant distinguished between positive judgments and negative judgments in his critical philosophy.
Kant distinguiu entre julgamentos positivos e julgamentos negativos em sua filosofia crítica.
Synonyms
favorable judgmentaffirmative judgmentapproving assessmentconstructive evaluationgood opinion
Antonyms
negative judgmentunfavorable judgmentadverse judgmentcritical assessmentdisapproving opinion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento positivo
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
julgamento positivo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in legal, academic and formal discourse
São Paulo
julgamento positivo
Commonly used in business and professional evaluations

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass positive judgment on someone
make a positive judgment about something
render a positive judgment
form a positive judgment
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