adjudgeable
|ad-judge-a-ble|
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/əˈdʒʌdʒəbl/
(adjudge)
to judge or decide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjudgeable' originates from the Latin word 'adjudicare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'judicare' meant 'to judge'.
Historical Evolution
'adjudicare' transformed into the Old French word 'ajuger', and eventually became the modern English word 'adjudge' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to judge or decide', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being adjudged or decided by a court of law.
The case was deemed adjudgeable by the court.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 04:51