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adjudge

verb
ad·​judge | \ ə-ˈjəj How to pronounce adjudge (audio) \
adjudged; adjudging

Definition of adjudge

transitive verb

1a : to decide or rule upon as a judge : adjudicate
b : to pronounce judicially : rule
2 archaic : sentence, condemn
3 : to hold or pronounce to be : deem adjudge the book a success
4 : to award or grant judicially in a case of controversy

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Examples of adjudge in a Sentence

The court adjudged the contract to be fraudulent. his version of what had happened was generally adjudged to be completely fictitious

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Andressinha hit the woodwork with an early second-half free-kick, but Brazil were given the chance to open the scoring when Debinha was adjudged to have been fouled by centre-back Elena Linari. SI.com, "Women's World Cup Roundup: Italy, Brazil & Australia Progress to Knockout Stages," 18 June 2019 But with Norway threatening to ruin the hosts' night, the game was turned on its head when Ingrid Engen was adjudged to have fouled Marion Torrent inside the penalty area. James Masters, CNN, "France beats Norway at Women's World Cup after VAR controversy," 12 June 2019 As the final entered the second half, Senegal found itself in Tunisia's shoes as referee Alioum awarded it a penalty after Adlène Guedioura was adjudged to have handled in the area. Matias Grez, CNN, "Algeria crowned Africa Cup of Nations champion after beating Senegal," 19 July 2019 Zaha was shown a yellow after going down under pressure from Adrian Mariappa in the penalty area, but referee Chris Kavanagh adjudged the 25-year-old to have been looking for a penalty. SI.com, "VIDEO: Wilfried Zaha Hits Out at 'Agenda' Against Him After Being Booked for Diving Against Watford," 22 Apr. 2018 Napoli will feel aggrieved that Chievo right-back Depaoli avoided a second yellow following the penalty decision, but things almost got a lot worse as Napoli found the ball in their own net 10 minutes later, only for the goal to be adjudged offside. SI.com, "Napoli 2-1 Chievo: Gli Azzurri Keep Serie A Title Race Alive With Dramatic Win Over Gialloblu," 8 Apr. 2018 Cutrone then had his hat trick goal disallowed, as he was rightfully adjudged to be offside after heading home Ricardo Rodríguez. SI.com, "AC Milan 5-1 Fiorentina: Red Hot Rossoneri Fightback to Book Place in Europa League Group Stage," 20 May 2018 Swansea did have the ball in the net in the game, but Wilfried Bony's finish was disallowed as Jordan Ayew was adjudged to have committed a foul in the build up. SI.com, "Bournemouth vs Swansea City Preview: Previous Encounter, Key Battle, Team News & More," 4 May 2018 But there was to be no fairytale, with Oliver blowing for a penalty after adjudging Mehdi Benatia to have bundled over Lucas Vazquez as the winger shaped to score from point plank range. SI.com, "Gianluigi Buffon Rips Referee Michael Oliver Over PK Given to Real Madrid," 12 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of adjudge

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for adjudge

Middle English ajuggen, adjuggen, borrowed from Anglo-French ajuger, adjuger, going back to Latin adjūdicāre, from ad- ad- + jūdicāre "to judge entry 2"

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adjudge

verb

English Language Learners Definition of adjudge

formal : to consider or judge (something) in a specified way

adjudge

transitive verb
ad·​judge | \ ə-ˈjəj How to pronounce adjudge (audio) \
adjudged; adjudging

Legal Definition of adjudge

2 : to award, grant, or impose judicially adjudge costs to the plaintiff

Other Words from adjudge

adjudgment noun

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