Adjudge: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjudge

[ əˈdʒʊdʒ ]

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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

Examples of usage

The judge will adjudicate the case tomorrow.
It is the court's responsibility to adjudicate disputes.

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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

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

Word origin

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.