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Topic: Law

adjourn

IPA: /əˈdʒɜrn/

KK: /əˈdʒɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop a meeting or activity for a period of time, often to continue it later.

Example: The meeting will adjourn until next week.

transitive verb

Definition: To pause or stop a meeting or event, with the intention of continuing it later.

Example: The meeting was adjourned until next week.

adjournment

IPA: //əˈdʒɜːrnmənt//

KK: /ədˈdʒɜrnmənt/

noun

Definition: A pause or break in a meeting or session, often decided by a person in charge, where the meeting is temporarily stopped and will continue later.

Example: The committee decided on an adjournment until next week to allow more time for discussion.

adjudge

IPA: //əˈdʒʌdʒ//

KK: /ədˈʒʌg/

transitive verb

Definition: To make a formal decision about something, especially in a legal context, such as deciding who should receive a reward or determining someone's status.

Example: The court will adjudge the damages owed to the plaintiff.

adjudicate

IPA: //əˈdʒuː.dɪ.keɪt//

KK: /ədˈʒudɪˌkeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a decision or judgment about a dispute or issue, often in a formal setting.

Example: The committee will adjudicate on the matter next week.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a formal decision about a legal case or to resolve a disagreement by using a legal process.

Example: The judge will adjudicate the case next week.

adjudication

IPA: //əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən//

KK: /ədʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

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.

adjudicative

IPA: //əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪtɪv//

KK: /ədˈʒudɪˌkeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of making a formal judgment or decision about a dispute or legal case.

Example: The adjudicative process ensures that all parties receive a fair hearing.

adjudicator

IPA: //əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtə//

KK: /ədˈʒudɪˌkeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a decision or judgment in a dispute or competition, often in a legal or formal context.

Example: The adjudicator made a fair decision in the dispute between the two parties.

adjudicatory

IPA: /ədʒʊˈdɪkətəri/

KK: /ədˈʒudɪˌkeɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of making a formal judgment or decision about a dispute or legal case.

Example: The adjudicatory process ensures that all parties receive a fair hearing.

adjuror

IPA: //əˈdʒʊərər//

KK: /ædʒʊrər/

noun

Definition: A person who urges or commands someone to do something, often in a serious or formal manner.

Example: The adjuror pleaded with the jury to consider the evidence carefully.

admeasure

IPA: //ædˈmɛʒər//

KK: /ædˈmɛʒər/

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into parts and give each part a specific amount or share.

Example: The committee decided to admeasure the resources among the various departments.

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