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Settled insanity — is defined as a permanent or settled condition caused by long term substance abuse and differs from the temporary state of intoxication. In some United States jurisdictions settled insanity can be used as a basis for an insanity defense, even… … Wikipedia
opinion — opinion, view, belief, conviction, persuasion, sentiment are comparable when they mean a more or less clearly formulated idea or judgment which one holds as true or valid. An opinion is a more or less carefully thought out conclusion concerning… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Opinion — O*pin ion, n. [F., from L. opinio. See {Opine}.] 1. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
opinion — noun she did not share her husband s opinion a matter of opinion be of the opinion in my opinion Syn: belief, judgment, thought(s), (way of) thinking, mind, (point of) view, viewpoint, outlook, attitude … Thesaurus of popular words
opinion — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin opinion , opinio, from opinari Date: 14th century 1. a. a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter b. approval, esteem 2. a. belief stronger than… … New Collegiate Dictionary
To be of opinion — Opinion O*pin ion, n. [F., from L. opinio. See {Opine}.] 1. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To hold opinion with — Opinion O*pin ion, n. [F., from L. opinio. See {Opine}.] 1. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Memorandum opinion — Legal opinions Judicial opinions Majority opinion Dissenting opinion Plurality opinion Concurring opinion Memorandum opinion This box: view · judicial opinion … Wikipedia
Doubtful — Doubt ful, a. 1. Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind; as, we are doubtful of a fact, or of the propriety of a measure.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Dubious — Du bi*ous, a. [L. dubius, dubiosus, fr. duo two. See {Two}, and cf. {Doubt}.] 1. Doubtful or not settled in opinion; being in doubt; wavering or fluctuating; undetermined. Dubious policy. Sir T. Scott. [1913 Webster] A dubious, agitated state of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
