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Adjudicated: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjudicated

 

[ ædʒʊˈdɪkeɪtəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal process

The term 'adjudicated' refers to a formal judgment or decision made by a court or a legal authority regarding a dispute between parties. In the context of law, adjudication is often the process of resolving a case through trial or hearing, leading to a ruling. It can also signify the conclusion of a judicial process when a ruling or resolution has been rendered. This term is frequently used in legal documents and discussions regarding the outcomes of court cases.

Synonyms

decided, determined, resolved

Examples of usage

  • The case was adjudicated by the Supreme Court.
  • The disputes between the parties were finally adjudicated.
  • The judge adjudicated the matter in favor of the plaintiff.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjudicated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adjudicado

🇮🇳 निर्णय दिया गया

🇩🇪 entschieden

🇮🇩 diperiksa

🇺🇦 адміністровано

🇵🇱 orzeczony

🇯🇵 裁定された

🇫🇷 adjudiqué

🇪🇸 adjudicado

🇹🇷 karara bağlanmış

🇰🇷 판결된

🇸🇦 محكوم عليه

🇨🇿 rozhodnutý

🇸🇰 rozhodnuté

🇨🇳 裁定的

🇸🇮 odločeno

🇮🇸 úrskurður

🇰🇿 сотталған

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 qərar verilmiş

🇲🇽 adjudicado

Etymology

The word 'adjudicated' comes from the Latin term 'adjudicare', which means 'to judge or decide'. This Latin word is composed of 'ad', meaning 'to', and 'judicare', meaning 'to judge'. The use of this term in English can be traced back to the late Middle Ages as legal proceedings began formalizing. Adjudication has been an essential aspect of the legal system, influencing how justice is administered. As societies and their laws evolved, the role of adjudication became increasingly significant, eventually giving rise to modern judicial systems that rely on formal adjudications for resolving conflicts and disputes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,011, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.