Noun

1. A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
2. 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
3. A belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
4. The legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
5. The reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
6. A vague idea in which some confidence is placed