adjudication
|ad-ju-di-ca-tion|
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/əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/
(adjudicate)
formal judgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjudication' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adjudicatio,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'judicare' meant 'to judge.'
Historical Evolution
'adjudicatio' transformed into the French word 'adjudication,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjudication' 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
Noun 1
the act of making a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.
The adjudication of the case took several months.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 07:36