<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence.</li><li>to settle or determine (an issue or dispute) judicially.</li><li>to act as judge of (a contest).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to sit in judgment (usually followed by upon).</li></ul>