Adjudicating: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjudicating

 

[ ədʒʊdɪkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Adjudicating refers to the process of making a judgment or decision about a dispute or legal case. It typically involves a judge or an authority figure evaluating evidence, arguments, and legal statutes to reach a resolution.

Synonyms

arbitrating, deciding, judging, resolving, settling

Examples of usage

  • The judge is responsible for adjudicating the case fairly.
  • Adjudicating disputes between parties can be complex and time-consuming.
  • The tribunal is tasked with adjudicating claims made by the employees.
  • Adjudicating policy violations requires careful examination of the facts.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjudicating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 julgando

🇮🇳 निर्णय देना

🇩🇪 entscheiden

🇮🇩 mengadili

🇺🇦 вирішення

🇵🇱 orzekanie

🇯🇵 裁定する

🇫🇷 juger

🇪🇸 adjudicando

🇹🇷 karar verme

🇰🇷 판결하다

🇸🇦 التحكيم

🇨🇿 rozhodování

🇸🇰 rozhodovanie

🇨🇳 裁决

🇸🇮 odločanje

🇮🇸 dómur

🇰🇿 соттау

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 məhkəmə

🇲🇽 adjudicando

Etymology

The term 'adjudicate' comes from the Latin word 'adjudicatus,' which is the past participle of 'adjudicare,' meaning 'to judge' or 'to award.' The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'toward,' combined with 'judicare,' derived from 'judex' meaning 'judge.' The concept of adjudication has been an essential part of legal systems throughout history, evolving from ancient Roman law where judges would resolve disputes to modern legal frameworks that involve multiple layers of courts and arbitration. The word emphasizes the formal process of making a decision with the authority to enforce the outcome. Over the centuries, the importance of adjudicating fairly and impartially has been recognized as a cornerstone of justice in society, reflecting values such as equity, due process, and the rule of law.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,326, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.