Ítélet

Ítélet is a Hungarian noun that denotes judgment, decision, or verdict. It can refer to a formal ruling by a court as well as to a person’s assessment or opinion about something. In everyday language the word is used to express a considered conclusion or appraisal, whether about a person, an action, a claim, or a situation. The term thus spans legal, philosophical, and ordinary discourse.

In legal contexts, ítélet specifically denotes the court’s final decision on the merits of a case. This can be a verdict in criminal proceedings or a judgment in civil matters. The ítélet is typically issued after a trial or formal procedure and may be accompanied by written reasoning or grounds. The phrase bírói ítélet is commonly used to emphasize that the ruling comes from a judge or court.

Beyond the courtroom, ítélet emphasizes the act of judging or forming an assessment. It can express personal opinions about quality, reliability, or suitability, and is frequently used in journalism, philosophy, and everyday speech to convey a considered conclusion. The word often appears in contexts that imply deliberation, evaluation, or appraisal.

Etymology-wise, ítélet derives from the verb ítél, meaning to judge, with the nominalizing suffix -et forming a noun that denotes the result or act of judging. Related terms include ítéletalkotás, the act of forming a judgment, and bírói ítélet, the judicial decision. In English, ítélet is commonly translated as judgment or verdict, depending on the legal or evaluative context.