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Definitions for adjudication
əˌdʒu dɪˈkeɪ ʃənad·ju·di·ca·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. adjudicationnoun

    the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented

Wiktionary

  1. adjudicationnoun

    The act of adjudicating, of reaching a judgement.

  2. adjudicationnoun

    A judgment or sentence.

  3. adjudicationnoun

    A process by which land is attached as security or in satisfaction of a debt.

  4. Etymology: adjudicatio

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Adjudicationnoun

    The act of judging, or of granting something to a litigant, by a judicial sentence.

    Etymology: adjudicatio, Lat.

ChatGPT

  1. adjudication

    Adjudication is a legal process by which an authoritative figure, like a judge or arbitrator, reviews evidence and arguments presented by opposing parties to resolve a dispute or make a decision. This process can take place in a court setting or in alternative dispute resolutions like arbitration or mediation. The adjudicator's decision or ruling is legally binding.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Adjudicationnoun

    the act of adjudicating; the act or process of trying and determining judicially

  2. Adjudicationnoun

    a deliberate determination by the judicial power; a judicial decision or sentence

  3. Adjudicationnoun

    the decision upon the question whether the debtor is a bankrupt

  4. Adjudicationnoun

    a process by which land is attached security or in satisfaction of a debt

  5. Etymology: [L. adjudicatio: cf. F. adjudication.]

Wikidata

  1. Adjudication

    Adjudication is the legal process by which an arbiter or judge reviews evidence and argumentation including legal reasoning set forth by opposing parties or litigants to come to a decision which determines rights and obligations between the parties involved. Three types of disputes are resolved through adjudication: ⁕Disputes between private parties, such as individuals or corporations. ⁕Disputes between private parties and public officials. ⁕Disputes between public officials or public bodies.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. adjudication

    The act of adjudging prizes by legal decree. Captors are compelled to submit the adjudication of their captures to a competent tribunal.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of adjudication in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of adjudication in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of adjudication in a Sentence

  1. Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan:

    We are expecting an adjudication on Apple maybe in the next few weeks but certainly between now and Christmas, it remains to be seen whether that is adverse or negative but (we) will deal with that when the announcement comes.

  2. The IAAF:

    All athletes were caught under the IAAF ABP program although, as per IAAF Rules, the cases are sent to the Russian Federation( ARAF) for adjudication, the IAAF is satisfied that we have found aggravating circumstances in all cases, as we requested when referring the case to the Russian authorities.

  3. Dale Kuska:

    Matters of questionable academic conduct are not the norm on campus, but this case was handled as any other similar case would be, we followed our instructions, as written, during the adjudication and Honor Board procedures, through the resubmission and acceptance of the thesis.

  4. Gene Ryan:

    To suggest that there is any reason to settle prior to the adjudication of the pending criminal cases is obscene and without regard to the fiduciary responsibility owed to (taxpayers), there has been no civil litigation filed, nor has there been any guilt determined that would require such a ridiculous reaction.

  5. United States Navy:

    The investigation is complete, and is being referred to appropriate commands for adjudication.

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