noun
adjudication
uh-joo-di-KAY-shun
Adjudication (noun) means the formal process of hearing a dispute and giving a binding decision on it. Example: “The claim went to adjudication.”
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The formal process of hearing a dispute and giving a binding decision on it.
"The claim went to adjudication."
How to use adjudication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal decision on a dispute by an independent person.
When to use it
Legal and formal.
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Etymology
From Latin "adjudicare," to award judicially, from "ad-" (to) plus "judicare" (to judge).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for adjudication
region
cation
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
What is adjudication?
A formal process in which an independent person hears both sides of a dispute and issues a decision that binds the parties. It is common in construction, insurance and employment disputes.
What is the difference between adjudication and arbitration?
Both are decided by a neutral third party outside court. Adjudication is typically faster and its decision may be temporarily binding pending a fuller process; arbitration is usually more formal and its award is normally final.
What is the meaning of adjudication?
"adjudication" (noun) means the formal process of hearing a dispute and giving a binding decision on it.
What is another word for adjudication?
Other words for "adjudication" include ruling, judgement, arbitration.
