adjudgment
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.
- (The formal judging and decision-making process.)
- (The official decision declaring him guilty.)
- (The legal awarding of property.)
"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.)
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.)
- 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.
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.)