Adjudge: meaning, definitions and examples
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adjudge
[ əˈdʒʊdʒ ]
legal term
To officially decide or declare something, especially in a legal context. Adjudicate is a formal and legal term used in courts to make a judgment or decision.
Synonyms
decide, determine, judge, rule.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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adjudge |
Used in formal settings, such as legal or official evaluations, to declare or award something based on a judge's or authority's decision.
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judge |
Used in both formal and informal settings to mean forming an opinion or conclusion about something or someone.
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decide |
Used in everyday situations when making a choice or reaching a conclusion on a matter.
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rule |
Often used in legal or formal contexts to mean making an official decision or decree.
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determine |
Used in both formal and everyday contexts to mean establishing something firmly by research or calculation, often after gathering information.
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Examples of usage
- The judge will adjudicate the case tomorrow.
- It is the court's responsibility to adjudicate disputes.
general usage
To settle or determine something through careful consideration or analysis. Adjudge is often used in a more formal or serious context to indicate a final decision.
Synonyms
conclude, decide, find, resolve.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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adjudge |
Formal settings, often legal or official scenarios where an authoritative decision is made.
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conclude |
General usage for arriving at a final decision or judgment after consideration, commonly used in both spoken and written contexts.
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find |
Often used in informal settings, or in legal contexts to denote reaching a verdict based on evidence.
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resolve |
Typically used when solving problems or disputes, often implying determination and effort to reach a final outcome.
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decide |
Commonly used in everyday situations when making any kind of choice or judgment.
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Examples of usage
- After much deliberation, they adjudged him guilty.
- The panel will adjudicate on the matter at hand.
Translations
Translations of the word "adjudge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atribuir
🇮🇳 निर्णय देना
🇩🇪 zuerkennen
🇮🇩 menetapkan
🇺🇦 присуджувати
🇵🇱 przyznać
🇯🇵 裁定する
🇫🇷 attribuer
🇪🇸 adjudicar
🇹🇷 tahsis etmek
🇰🇷 판결하다
🇸🇦 يُحكِمُ
🇨🇿 přiznat
🇸🇰 priznať
🇨🇳 判决
🇸🇮 dodeliti
🇮🇸 úthluta
🇰🇿 тағайындау
🇬🇪 შეუსრულო
🇦🇿 təyin etmək
🇲🇽 adjudicar
Etymology
The word 'adjudge' has Latin roots, coming from the word 'adjudicare' which means 'to award or adjudge' in Latin. It entered the English language in the late Middle English period, originally used in legal contexts. Over time, it has expanded to general usage to indicate making a final decision or judgment.
See also: adjudicate, injudicious, judgable, judgeable, judgement, judges, judging, judgment, judgmental, judgmentally, judicial, judiciary, judicious, judiciously, judiciousness, misjudge, misjudgment, prejudge, prejudgment.