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

Have you been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime, had an adjudication withheld or had a matter sealed or expunged? —Chad Klitzman, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024

In April, the Navajo Nation was scheduled to present closing arguments on the adjudication for the river, but that was put on hold due to ongoing settlement negotiations. —Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024

Caldwell was sentenced in December to three years of probation with deferred adjudication as part of a plea agreement. —Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2024

Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime, received a withheld adjudication, or had a matter sealed or expunged? —Alexcia Cox, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024

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