Antonyms for pass upon

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pas, pahs

Phonetic Transcription : pæs, pɑs

Definition of pass upon

Origin : "written permission to pass into, or through, a place," 1590s, from pass (v.). Sense of "ticket for a free ride or admission" is first found 1838. Colloquial make a pass "offer an amorous advance" first recorded 1928, perhaps from a sporting sense. Phrase come to pass (late 15c.) uses the word with a sense of "completion, accomplishment."

As in resolve : verb make up one's mind; find solution
As in rule : verb judge, decide

Example sentences :

She paused a moment, then: "But I am not quite ready to pass upon it yet."
Extract from : « The Spinner's Book of Fiction » by Various

The ascent of the Pass upon the Spanish side is but trifling.
Extract from : « Northern Spain » by Edgar T. A. Wigram

They were, therefore, not qualified to pass upon a case of this kind.
Extract from : « The Criminal Imbecile » by Henry Herbert Goddard

You must pass upon their guilt, and you must do it honestly.
Extract from : « The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) » by Robert G. Ingersoll

It devolved upon us to hold a council and pass upon the prisoners.
Extract from : « The Awakening of the Desert » by Julius C. Birge

Nay, you must pass upon it by your votes at the coming election.
Extract from : « Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 6 (of 20) » by Charles Sumner

It is the nature of the valuable, of the desirable, that the individual has to pass upon.
Extract from : « Ethics » by John Dewey and James Hayden Tufts

I hand the message on but must refuse to pass upon its sincerity.
Extract from : « The A.E.F. » by Heywood Broun

But some have translated them to mean, "nor will we pass upon him, nor commit him to prison."
Extract from : « An Essay on the Trial by Jury » by Lysander Spooner

The more common rendering has been, "nor will we pass upon him, nor condemn him."
Extract from : « An Essay on the Trial by Jury » by Lysander Spooner

Synonyms for pass upon

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