The exception to this would be prototypes, where I think we'd have to use our best judgement.
That was the shrug of a superior officer saying: Use your own judgement.
Because those in authority do not trust those on the front line to use their own judgement.
If Papinianus expressed no opinion, the judge would then be free to use his own judgement.
There is an agenda, of course, but I'm to use my own judgement in these matters.
"Use your own judgement, but be back in the office by eight o'clock, tomorrow morning."
They must often decide what to do with incomplete work, using their own judgement if not given explicit instructions.
I think you'll have to use your own judgement on that one.
The rear admiral gave him permission to use his own judgement in the coming hours.
Referees are expected to use their judgement and common sense in applying the laws.