Definition: A court's formal determination of the parties' rights or obligations in a case. A judgment may award money or grant other relief, depending on the dispute.
Example
A court enters a judgment requiring a party to pay damages for a proven breach of contract.
Keep the distinction clear
A judgment is not limited to a debt determination. Whether and how it becomes a lien or is enforced depends on additional legal requirements.
Related terms
Declaratory Judgment · Damages · Litigation (Lawsuit)
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Valid, Void, Voidable, and Unenforceable Contracts
References: Cornell LII: judgment
Pronunciation (US): JUJ-ment (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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