Level 6

판결

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Meaning and Usage

"판결" refers specifically to a legal judgment or decision made by a court or judge. It is a formal term used in legal contexts and is often associated with criminal or civil cases.

Common Contexts

You will encounter "판결" when discussing court decisions, legal outcomes, or when reading news about trials. It is typically used in formal or official settings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 판결을 내리다: to deliver a judgment
  • 판결문: the written judgment document
  • 판결에 불복하다: to contest or appeal a judgment

These collocations help express actions related to the judgment process.

Register and Politeness

"판결" is a formal noun and is not used in casual conversation unless discussing legal matters. It is neutral in politeness but appears mostly in formal speech or writing.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "판결" with "결정" (decision). While both mean "decision," "판결" is specifically a court's legal judgment, whereas "결정" is a more general term for any decision. Use "판결" only when referring to judicial rulings.

Example Sentences

법원은 피고에게 유죄 판결을 내렸다.

Beobwon-eun pigo-ege yuje pangyeol-eul naeryeotda.

The court delivered a guilty verdict to the defendant.

판결문을 자세히 읽어보는 것이 중요하다.

Pangyeolmun-eul jasehi ilgeo boneun geosi jungyohada.

It is important to read the judgment document carefully.

그 판결에 대해 항소할 계획이다.

Geu pangyeol-e daehae hangsohal gyehoeg-ida.

There is a plan to appeal that judgment.