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That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action.

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  1. n. That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action.
  2. n. The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.
  3. n. Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.
  4. n. Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.
  5. n. The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.
  6. v. t. To opine.
  7. n. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
  8. n. a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
  9. n. a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
  10. n. the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
  11. n. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
  12. n. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed