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opinion n. [
sentiment, persuasion, view, thought] a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
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opinion n. [
view] a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof; "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
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opinion n. [
public opinion, popular opinion, vox populi] a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; "he asked for a poll of public opinion"
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opinion n. [
legal opinion, judgment, judgement] the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision; "opinions are usually written by a single judge"
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opinion n. [
ruling] the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
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