adjudgement

adjudgement

The judge's adjudgement was delivered in a calm and clear voice.

Definition

Noun: - The act of adjudging: "adjudgement" refers to the process or result of formally judging or deciding a matter, especially in a legal or official context. It is the act of reaching a verdict or making a ruling. - A judicial decision: Specifically, it means a judgment or sentence pronounced by a court of law. - An award or grant: In some contexts, it can mean the formal assignment or granting of something (e.g., property or rights) through a legal decision.

Usage Examples
  • (The formal decision or judgment in the legal case.)
  • (The judicial decision that led to a punishment.)
  • (The legal granting of property to the rightful person.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to make an adjudgement": to formally decide or rule on a matter.

    • The panel made an adjudgement in favour of the plaintiff. (The group of judges issued a decision supporting the person who brought the case.)
  • "subject to adjudgement": referring to something that must be officially decided.

    • The boundary dispute is subject to adjudgement by a higher court. (The disagreement about borders must be resolved by a more authoritative legal body.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Adjudge (verb): to formally judge or decide.

    • The judge will adjudge the winner of the competition. (The judge will officially determine who wins.)
  • Adjudicator (noun): a person who makes a formal judgment, especially in a competition or legal dispute.

    • The adjudicator declared the performance a tie. (The official judge announced that both performances were equal.)
Synonyms
  • Judgment: a formal decision or opinion given by a judge in a court of law.
  • Verdict: a decision on a legal case, especially by a jury.
  • Ruling: an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Related Idioms
  • Pass judgment: to give a formal decision or opinion, often in a legal sense.

    • The jury will pass judgment on the defendant tomorrow. (The jury will announce their formal decision about the accused person.)
  • Render a decision: to officially announce a judgment.

    • The court will render a decision after reviewing all evidence. (The court will make and announce its formal ruling.)