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To: MarkBsnr
The preferred spelling in every dictionary is "judgment."

If you want to revert to some Old English spelling, no one is stopping you from looking foolish.

It's interesting to note Roman Catholics appear to be habitually incapable of saying they (or their church) have erred in anything.

1,596 posted on 12/18/2009 11:17:41 PM PST by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
The preferred spelling in every dictionary is "judgment."

http://www.yourdictionary.com/about/substantive.html says that:

Is it "judgment" or "judgement"?

The English spelling system is a nightmare (see "The Chaos" in our library) caused by inconsistencies in the spelling system. To remain on the side of the orthographic angels and help our children learn to spell words in the language more accurately, YourDictionary.com is committed to as much consistency in spelling as the English language allows. To spell "judgement" without an "e," while spelling "abridgement," "acknowledgement," "arrangement," "engagement," and the 40 other words in English with a soft "g" before -ment with an "e," is an act of bewildering inconsistency that makes learning the spelling system unnecessarily difficult (See Dr. Language's article on the equally puzzling but ever popular editorial error, "an historical" for the correct "a historical".)It is not a new problem; both spellings have trailed this word throughout history and all English-language dictionaries assure us that both are acceptable. However, we are offering a reasoned resolution to the dilemma that allows us to spell all such words accurately and consistently, making our kids' task of learning the language just a bit easier. We should use the "e" after "g" and "c" (e.g. "advancement" when they are soft and omit it when they are hard (e.g. "segment," "pigment"). By the way, we have William Shakespeare and all our British brethren on our side. Not bad company to keep.

Shakespeare and the British brethren? I said proper English. It is apparent that you are unacquainted with it. Not that I blame you - you are not alone. No wonder Americans like Obama look so foolish when they venture out into the civilized world and attempt to interact with their betters.

It's interesting to note Roman Catholics appear to be habitually incapable of saying they (or their church) have erred in anything.

Not sure where you go this: when I am in error, I admit it. I have been wrong a couple of times in our discourse and have admitted publically and, usually, several times.

1,601 posted on 12/19/2009 11:02:16 AM PST by MarkBsnr ( I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did not move me to do so.)
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