判决 (pàn jué): judgment (by a court of law); to pass judgment on; to sentence

After three months of trial, the court finally delivered its judgment on this fraud case, and the main culprit was sentenced to ten years in prison.

The defendant was dissatisfied with the first-instance judgment and has already appealed to the higher court within the statutory time limit.

When the judge read out the judgment, the family members in the gallery all held their breath nervously.

The written judgment explained in detail the reasons and basis for the decision, and both parties expressed acceptance.