Writing Tip of the Week: Spelling "Judgment"

In law, judgment means “a court’s final determination of the rights and obligations of the parties in a case.” Remember that there is only one “e” in judgment. Thus, the correct spelling is JUDGMENT, not judgement.

• The court entered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff.

• The judgment included injunctive relief and damages.

Black’s Law Dictionary 918 (9th ed. 2009). For more information, see Lawmanac—Clickable Help for Legal Writers, “Legal Dictionary” (follow “J Words” hyperlink; then follow “judgment” hyperlink) (C. Edward Good ed., 2009).