adjudication

noun

ad·​ju·​di·​ca·​tion ə-ˌjü-di-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of adjudicating a dispute

The case is under adjudication.

2

a

: a judicial decision or sentence

b

: a decree in bankruptcy

Examples of adjudication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Workflow Load and Cognitive Strain Pharmacy professionals manage verification, patient counseling, insurance adjudication, and regulatory documentation within compressed timeframes. —Ethan Stone june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026

As a result of the agreement, Hartley received a withhold of adjudication, meaning no criminal conviction will appear on his record, and was sentenced to six months of probation. —Grethel Aguila, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026

These news conferences have become open forums for moral adjudication and showcasing his unique personality. —Jared Weiss, New York Times, 24 May 2026

In 2023, Vizio filed a motion for summary adjudication (PDF) seeking to avoid a trial (a judge denied the motion later that year (PDF). —ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin adjūdicātiōn-, adjūdicātiō "act of assignment (by a judge)," from adjūdicāre "to adjudge" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1680, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for adjudication

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• administration
• adulteration
• affiliation