A judgment, or verdict, is the formal decision made by a judge or jury in a legal case. It determines the outcome of a trial, including whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty in criminal cases, or liable or not liable in civil cases. The judgment is based on the evidence presented during the trial and the applicable laws. Once a judgment is rendered, it can lead to various consequences, such as sentencing in criminal cases or monetary compensation in civil cases. The parties involved may have the right to appeal the judgment if they believe there were legal errors during the trial process.