adjudication

Definition of Adjudication in English :

1. adjudication

the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Adjudication

noun

1.

the act of adjudicating

2. Law

a.

a judge's decision

b.

a decree in bankruptcy determining the status of the bankrupt

v. ad·ju·di·cat·ed, ad·ju·di·cat·ing, ad·ju·di·cates

v.tr.

1. To make a decision (in a legal case or proceeding), as where a judge or arbitrator rules on some disputed issue or claim between the parties.

2. To study and settle (a dispute or conflict): The principal adjudicated the students' quarrel.

3. To act as a judge of (a contest or an aspect of a contest).

v.intr.

1. To make a decision in a legal case or proceeding: a judge adjudicating on land claims.

2. To study and settle a dispute or conflict.

3. To act as a judge of a contest.