Tuominen
Tuominen is a Finnish noun formed from the verb tuomita. It denotes the act of judging, condemning, or delivering a verdict or sentence. In legal contexts, tuominen refers to the process by which a court determines guilt and imposes punishment. The concrete outcome is the tuomio, the verdict or sentence pronounced by the court. Thus, tuominen is the act or process, while tuomio is the result.
In broader usage, tuominen can also mean moral or social condemnation—judging a person or action as wrong
Related terms include tuomita (to condemn or convict), tuomio (verdict or sentence), tuomioistuin (court), and tuomari