judgment call

judgment call

noun

Definition of JUDGMENT CALL

: a subjective decision, ruling, or opinion

Examples of JUDGMENT CALL

1. The rules aren't clear in this case, so officials are required to make a judgment call.

First Known Use of JUDGMENT CALL

1847

Rhymes with JUDGMENT CALL

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