Adjudicator
/əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or body appointed to hear and settle a dispute or decide a case.
The adjudicator delivered a final ruling after reviewing all evidence.
Forms
- adjudicators
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Commentary
Used commonly in administrative and legal contexts to denote an official decision-maker not necessarily a judge.
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