epicrisis

/ɛpɪˈkrɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A critical or judicial review or assessment, especially of the reasons given by a lower court for its decision.

“The appeal court’s epicrisis highlighted the procedural errors made by the lower court.”

2. noun

A formal expression of opinion or judgment, especially by a court or a learned body.

“The epicrisis of the medical journal provided an in-depth analysis of the new treatment.”

Synonyms

  • assessment
  • critique
  • review

Antonyms

  • acquittal
  • endorsement