Kahatulan (en. Judgment)

/kahatuˈlan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of making a decision or judgment in a situation or case.
The court's judgment became the basis of his fate.
Ang kahatulan ng hukuman ay naging batayan ng kanyang kapalaran.
The final decision given by a court.
The judgment is important to ensure justice.
Mahalaga ang kahatulan upang matiyak ang katarungan.
The result or outcome of a legal process.
His judgment clarified the next steps to be taken.
Ang kanyang kahatulan ay nagbigay liwanag sa mga susunod na hakbang na dapat gawin.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hatol' which means decision or judgment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

may the judgment be fair
Hoping that the decision will be just.
maging mabuti ang kahatulan

Related Words

court
An institution with the power to judge and give decisions in legal cases.
hukuman
justice
The principle of being fair and just in decision-making.
katarungan

Slang Meanings

A decision or judgment that is an easier get-out or solution to a situation.
It's okay to get a kahatulan without having to explain if you've already accepted that.
Ayos lang na makakuha ng kahatulan nang hindi na kailangang magpaliwanag kung tanggap mo na 'yan.
A right or just order from people in authority.
We received a kahatulan from the teacher regarding our project.
Binigyan kami ng kahatulan ng guro sa aming project.
Judgment or condemnation of a person that often occurs in gossip.
Oh no, it seems there's a kahatulan again on their relationship, everyone is meddling.
Naku, parang may kahatulan na naman sa relasyon nila, lahat nakikialam.