adjudicate
verb
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Adjudicate, which is usually used to mean "to make an official decision about who is right in a dispute," is one of several terms that give testimony to the influence of jus, the Latin word for "law," on our legal language. Others include judgment, judicial, prejudice, jury, justice, injury, and perjury. What's the verdict? Latin "law" words frequently preside in English-speaking courtrooms.
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Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
And another problem is if courts really haven't adjudicated the issue and come to an answer by December 11th, a governor might just not certify any slate of presidential electors.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Our social contract offers many, many avenues to remedy these issues and allows sides to be heard and adjudicated.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
In Dutch - State/Federal Clinicians must adjudicate claims and remit patient credit balances as soon as practicable.
—Jeff Gorke, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Adjudicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjudicate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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adjudicate
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adjudicate
verb
Latin adjudicare to award in judgment, from ad to, for + judicare to judge see judge
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