a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty: "my opinion differs from yours"
a belief or sentiment shared by most people: the voice of the people
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
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision: "opinions are usually written by a single judge"
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed: "his impression of her was favorable"
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