Definition

The process of making a decision or judgment about a legal case or dispute.

Example

The adjudication of the case took several months before a final decision was reached.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent adjudication in that court case?

Yeah, it seems like it took forever to reach a decision.

I wonder how long the adjudication process usually takes.

It can really vary, but some cases drag on for ages!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adjudication is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "judicare" (meaning to judge). The term refers to the process of making a formal judgment or decision, typically in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'to judge' ('judicare') as the action of making a decision, which helps you remember that adjudication is the process of making a judgment.

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