judgment call

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Tort cases can be difficult to win, in part because the government can claim a “discretionary function exception,” which shields the agency from liability when the situation involves a policy-driven judgment call.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

How long to keep going is a judgment call, but both U.S. and Israeli officials speak about weeks rather than months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

She said she grew comfortable once she saw the results were based on hard data, not someone’s judgment call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“I’m not going to make a judgment call on one video,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

“It’s a judgment call, Mr. Hooks,” Art Moran said.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson