Opinion

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vt To Opine.

II. Opinion ·noun The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.

III. Opinion ·noun Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.

IV. Opinion ·noun Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.

V. Opinion ·noun The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.

VI. Opinion ·noun That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action.