adjudgment

adjudgment

The judge's adjudgment was delivered in a calm, clear voice.

Definition

Noun:
- The act of adjudging: "adjudgment" refers to the process or act of formally judging, deciding, or settling a matter, especially in a legal or authoritative context. It involves the official determination of a case, claim, or dispute.
- A judicial decision: It can also mean the result of such a process—the formal pronouncement of a judgment, sentence, or award.

Usage Examples
  • (The formal judging and decision-making process.)
  • (The official decision declaring him guilty.)
  • (The legal awarding of property.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to make an adjudgment": to deliver a formal judgment or decision.

    • The judge will make an adjudgment after reviewing all evidence. (The judge will issue a formal ruling.)
  • "subject to adjudgment": pending or open to a formal decision.

    • The dispute remains subject to adjudgment by the tribunal. (The dispute awaits a formal resolution.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Adjudge (verb): to decide or rule upon officially.

    • The committee adjudged the winner of the contest. (The committee officially declared the winner.)
  • Adjudgment (noun) — alternative spelling: adjudgement (chiefly British).

    • The adjudgement of the contract was delayed. (The formal awarding of the contract was delayed.)
  • Adjudicator (noun): a person who officially judges or decides.

    • The adjudicator listened to both sides before ruling. (The official judge listened before deciding.)
Synonyms
  • Judgment: a formal decision or opinion given in a court or other authority.
  • Ruling: an official decision, especially by a judge or authority.
  • Verdict: the decision of a jury or judge in a trial.
Related Idioms
  • Pass judgment: to give an official or critical opinion.

    • The jury will pass judgment on the defendant tomorrow. (The jury will deliver its formal decision.)
  • Render a decision: to officially announce a judgment.

    • The board will render a decision by Friday. (The board will formally announce its ruling.)