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Adjudging: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjudging

 

[ ədˈʒʌdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal decision

Adjudging refers to the act of making a formal judgment or decision about a case or issue. This process typically involves a court or legal authority assessing the facts and applying the relevant laws to reach a conclusion.

Synonyms

assessing, deciding, judging, ruling

Examples of usage

  • The judge is adjudging the case based on the evidence presented.
  • After considering all testimonies, the panel will be adjudging the outcome of the dispute.
  • The tribunal is responsible for adjudging disputes between the parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjudging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 julgar

🇮🇳 निर्णय लेना

🇩🇪 urteilen

🇮🇩 menilai

🇺🇦 судити

🇵🇱 orzeczenie

🇯🇵 判断する

🇫🇷 juger

🇪🇸 juzgar

🇹🇷 hüküm vermek

🇰🇷 판단하다

🇸🇦 الحكم

🇨🇿 rozsuzovat

🇸🇰 rozsudzovať

🇨🇳 裁定

🇸🇮 presojati

🇮🇸 dómur

🇰🇿 соттау

🇬🇪 წყვეტა

🇦🇿 müqayisə etmək

🇲🇽 juzgar

Etymology

The word 'adjudge' is derived from the Latin term 'adjudicare', which means 'to judge or decree'. It is composed of the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'judicare', which is related to 'judging'. The term entered English around the 14th century, encompassing both legal and metaphorical meanings of making a judgment or decision. As the legal system evolved, 'adjudging' came to be used specifically to refer to the formal processes involved in law courts, where judges evaluate cases, apply laws, and render decisions based on the facts and legal principles at hand. Over time, the term has maintained its significance within legal contexts, reflecting the ongoing importance of adjudication in justice systems worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,164, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.