WordNet sense 1 (a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof):

view

WordNet sense 2 (the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision):

judgment, judgement, legal opinion

WordNet sense 3 (a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people):

vox populi, public opinion, popular opinion

WordNet sense 4 (a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty):

persuasion, sentiment, thought

WordNet sense 5 (a vague idea in which some confidence is placed):

belief, feeling, impression, notion

WordNet sense 6 (the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)):

ruling