Adjudicate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈdÊ’udɪˌkeɪt/

Origin

From Latin adiūdicō, from ad + iūdicō ("to judge").

Full definition of adjudicate

Verb

1. To settle a legal case or other dispute.
2. To act as a judge.

Synonyms

• arbitrate
• decide
• settle
• resolve
• try

Derived terms

• adjudication
• adjudicative
• adjudicator