Adjudicate
/əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To make a formal judgment or decision about a disputed matter.
The court will adjudicate the dispute between the two parties.
Forms
- adjudicates
- adjudicated
- adjudicating
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Commentary
In legal contexts, adjudicate typically involves a judge or a judicial body making a binding decision after consideration of evidence and legal arguments.
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