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Meaning of sit in judgment | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To determine formally whether someone has done something wrong.

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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