# adjudication

/əˌdʒudəˈkeɪʃən/ (US) · /ɐdʒˌuːdɪkˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/adjudication
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

the process of making a formal decision about a legal or official dispute. It is like a judge deciding who is right in a fight.

For teachers: the formal process of settling a dispute or reaching a decision, typically by a judge or an official body. Often used in legal contexts to describe the resolution of a case.

## Examples

- The court ordered an adjudication of the property dispute.
- After months of negotiation, the union requested an independent adjudication to resolve the pay dispute.
- The final adjudication of the case was delayed due to the complexity of the evidence and the need for expert testimony regarding the environmental impact of the project.

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