lapse of judgment Share definition Flag When one has made an error that they would not have ordinarily made, they have had a lapse in judgment. "I got very intoxicated and ate an entire cake. I had a momentary lapse of judgment." lapse of judgment by Peaches86 October 4, 2018 0 0 Get merch Get the lapse of judgment mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch