Definition of 'to pass judgment'. to pass judgment. phrase. If you pass judgment on someone or something, you give your opinion about it, especially if you are making a criticism. It's not for me to pass judgement, it's a personal matter between the two of you. It's very hard to pass judgement on yourself.
Confidence votes 12. The Dutch founded settlements on the shores of what is now the United States. In 1621, the Dutch founded the colony of New Netherland (present day Albany and New York City).I think they were searching for new lands, because they heard about the other European countries that had success in this.Also, they were searching for new shores so they could turn them into harbors for new trade routes.onfidence votes 12. The Dutch founded settlements on the shores of what is now the United States. In 1621, the Dutch founded the colony of New Netherland (present day Albany and New York City).
Dutch Colonies in the Americas ad 1614 - 1664 Dutch interest in the Americas began in 1602, when the Dutch government issued a charter to the Dutch East India Company to discover a new route to the Indies, as well as to exploit any unclaimed territory they came across.