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Meanings
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Refers to a formal or authoritative judgment, often in legal, moral, or evaluative contexts. Can also imply a decisive ruling or assessment.
The judge handed down a fair verdict.
His judgments are always strict.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に裁きを下すto pass judgment on someone
The judge handed down a harsh verdict on the defendant.
- 裁きを受けるto receive a judgment or be tried
He ended up being judged by the law.
- 〈人〉を裁きにかけるto bring someone to trial/judgment
The culprit was going to be brought to trial.
Expressions
- 裁きの庭court of law