adjudicate

[US]/əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/
[UK]/əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. make an official decision on; judge, especially in a court of law
vt. & vi. make an official decision on; judge, especially in a court of law
n. a person who judges or decides in a formal dispute

Example Sentences

adjudicate a claim for damages

(on; upon) adjudicate (up)on a question

he was adjudicated bankrupt.

had to ask the school principal to adjudicate the quarrel.

The court adjudicated the company bankrupt.

the Committee adjudicates on all betting disputes.

A special subcommittee adjudicates on planning applications.

we asked him to adjudicate at the local flower show.

First awarded in 1991, the Packing Room Prize is adjudicated by the Gallery's storeman, Steve Peters.

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