Adjudicatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjudicatory

 

[ əˈdʒuːdɪkətəri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal context

The term 'adjudicatory' relates to the formal process of resolving disputes or making legal judgments. It is often used in the context of court proceedings and administrative hearings, where a decision is made based on the evidence presented.

Synonyms

arbitral, decisional, judicial

Examples of usage

  • The adjudicatory hearing will determine the outcome of the case.
  • He specializes in adjudicatory processes for administrative law.
  • The adjudicatory ruling was final and binding.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjudicatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adjudicatório

🇮🇳 निर्णायक

🇩🇪 entscheidend

🇮🇩 adjudikatif

🇺🇦 адміністративний

🇵🇱 orzeczniczy

🇯🇵 裁定的な

🇫🇷 adjudicatif

🇪🇸 adjudicatorio

🇹🇷 yargılayıcı

🇰🇷 판결의

🇸🇦 تحكيمي

🇨🇿 rozhodčí

🇸🇰 rozhodovací

🇨🇳 裁定的

🇸🇮 odločilni

🇮🇸 dómstóls

🇰🇿 соттық

🇬🇪 სასამართლო

🇦🇿 hüquqi

🇲🇽 adjudicatorio

Etymology

The word 'adjudicatory' originates from the Latin term 'adjudicare,' meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide.' This root is composed of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'judicare' meaning 'to judge.' The usage of the term has evolved over time, particularly in legal contexts, to describe actions or processes that pertain to the adjudication of disputes. The rise of formal legal systems and courts in medieval Europe saw an increase in the use of terms related to adjudication, reflecting the growing complexity of legal proceedings. In modern legal terminology, 'adjudicatory' is frequently used to describe hearings or decisions made by judges or administrative bodies, emphasizing the procedural aspect of legal judgment.