Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adjudication

noun
/əˌdʒuː.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The legal process of resolving a dispute or deciding a case through judicial means.
Examples
  • The adjudication of the case took several months.
  • The tribunal’s adjudication was binding on all parties involved.
  • After thorough adjudication, the judge delivered the final verdict.
Meaning
Adjudication refers to the formal judgment or decision made by a court or other legal authority in a legal matter.
Synonyms
  • Decision
  • Judgment
  • Ruling
  • Verdict
  • Arbitration