Definitions of opinion
(EU LAW) a non-binding opinion of the European Community on a matter of law
European Community opinions adopted by the institutions shall have no binding force.
a piece of expert advice, often expert legal advice from the legal counsel advising you in a case
Dundee expect to have counsel's legal opinion by early next week on the merits of their case.
a statement by a judge or court explaining the reasons for a decision in a particular case; a court judgment
The majority opinion in the House of Lords, expressed in the opinion of Lord Hoffman, held that in this case, the government was right.