1.Definition: a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

"He asked for a poll of public opinion"

Category: General

2.Definition: a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof

"His opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"

Related Noun(s):view

Category: General

3.Definition: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

"My opinion differs from yours", "I am not of your persuasion", "What are your thoughts on Haiti?"

Related Noun(s):persuasion, sentiment, thought, view

Category: General

4.Definition: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

Related Noun(s):belief, feeling, impression, notion

Category: General

5.Definition: the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

"Opinions are usually written by a single judge"

Related Noun(s):judgement, judgment

Category: General

6.Definition: the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

Related Noun(s):ruling

Category: General