pass judgment on

phrase

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

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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

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“Pass judgment on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20judgment%20on. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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