n a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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
n a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
n the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
n the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
n a vague idea in which some confidence is placed