pass judgment on

phrase

: to state an opinion on
It would be premature to pass judgment on his place in history.

Examples of pass judgment on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
At the grand sumo tournament, very few people were willing to pass judgment on Sanseito. Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Chadwick didn’t pass judgment on the shooting of Pretti, instead falling back on the 1989 Graham v Connor Supreme Court decision, which helps determine legal standards in police shootings. Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2026 What is most important is for friends, family and hiring managers not to pass judgment on individuals based on their hair color. Helen Dennis, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025 Lucido as well was reluctant to pass judgment on whether McConico set the bond too low. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pass judgment on

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pass judgment on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20judgment%20on. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!