adjudication
noun
ad·ju·di·ca·tion
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Definition of adjudication
1
: the act or process of adjudicating a dispute
The case is under adjudication.
2a
: a judicial decision or sentence
b
: a decree in bankruptcy
Examples of adjudication in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Facing a lawsuit demanding adjudication of copyright ownership and the invalidation of various agreements, Hynie and the administrators brought a motion to dismiss. — Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Deaths in Entertainment Become Problems for the Federal Judiciary," 22 Aug. 2019 First, Brighton defender Dan Burn was adjudged offside in the lead up to a stunning volleyed finish from Trossard, before adjudication was once again needed to confirm the home side's equaliser - causing significant delays in play. — SI.com, "Brighton 1-1 West Ham: Report, Ratings & Reaction as VAR Rules the Roost Once Again," 17 Aug. 2019 In January, Johnson pleaded no contest to a speeding charge, was required to attend traffic school and had his adjudication withheld, according to court records. — Larry Barszewski, sun-sentinel.com, "Driver arrested in death of Broward sheriff’s deputy," 15 Aug. 2019 All those families and individuals who are coming in should be sent south back to Mexico to await adjudication of their cases. — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: We must see the human cost of the crisis at the border (6/29/19)," 30 June 2019 Some of those families are awaiting adjudication of asylum claims, but administration officials say a growing number are skipping out on court hearings while hoping to live and work in the United States as long as possible. — al.com, "Trump promises arrests of ‘millions of illegal aliens’ starting next week," 18 June 2019 Some of those families are awaiting adjudication of asylum claims, but administration officials say a growing number are skipping out on court hearings while hoping to live and work in the United States as long as possible. — Anchorage Daily News, "Trump vows mass immigration arrests, removals of ‘millions of illegal aliens’ starting next week," 18 June 2019 Much of the performance deals with the public adjudication of beloved cultural figures who behave badly. — Marella Gayla, BostonGlobe.com, "Aziz Ansari and the problem with #MeToo redemption stories," 19 July 2019 He will be processed for immigration removal upon adjudication of the charges. — Mike Cruz, azcentral, "Border officers arrest Mexican man with Utah warrant for rape, sex abuse of a child," 16 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adjudication.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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