The term 'SITS IN JUDGMENT OF' can be summarized as a person who tries cases in a court of law. This is usually done by a judge, who listens to the evidence presented by both sides and makes a decision based on the facts. The crossword solution for this term is 'TRIES', which is a verb meaning to make an effort or attempt to do something. In this context, it refers to the judge's effort to make a fair and just decision.