opinion vs stance

opinion

noun
  • A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing. 

  • a judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible 

  • The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a doctor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted. 

  • The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation. 

stance

noun
  • One's opinion or point of view. 

  • The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands. 

  • A place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank. 

  • A place to stand; a position, a site, a station. 

  • A foothold or ledge on which to set up a belay. 

  • A place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business. 

verb
  • To place, to position, to station; (specifically) to put (cattle) into an enclosure or pen in preparation for sale. 

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