opinion
noun(o-pin-ion)
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
opinion
noun(o-pin-ion)
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
Examples:
Opinions are usually written by a single judge. 
opinion
noun(o-pin-ion)
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Examples:
My opinion differs from yours. 
opinion
noun(o-pin-ion)
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
Examples:
His opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page. 
opinion
noun(o-pin-ion)
a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
Synonyms: popular opinion, public opinion, vox populi, 
Examples:
He asked for a poll of public opinion. 
opinion
noun(o-pin-ion)
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed