adjudication

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

A formal process of making a judicial decision or settling a dispute through a legal or administrative proceeding.

Examples

• The adjudication of the insurance claim took several months due to the complexity of the evidence.

• Both parties agreed to submit their disagreement to independent adjudication rather than going to trial.

• The board is responsible for the adjudication of all academic misconduct cases on campus.

Synonyms of adjudication

Words with a similar meaning to adjudication:

• ruling
• judgment
• arbitration
• determination

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