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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

sit in judgment en · VERB

Meanings

  1. To determine formally whether someone has done something wrong.
    • From Marbury through Fitzgerald, and beyond, this Court has consistently held that Article III courts cannot sit in judgment directly over the President’s official acts, whether before or after he leaves office. A fortiori, the courts cannot sit in criminal judgment over him and imprison him based on his official acts. 2024, Trump v. United States (U.S. Supreme Court No. 23-939), Brief of petitioner

Forms

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sat in judgment Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
sat in judgment Tense=Past lexicographic
sit in judgement alternative lexicographic
sitting in judgment Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
sits in judgment Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic