the opinion joined by a majority of the court (generally known simply as `the opinion')
(elections) more than half of the votes
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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
a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed