ad·ju·di·cate ( -j  d -k t )
v. ad·ju·di·cat·ed, ad·ju·di·cat·ing, ad·ju·di·cates
v.tr.
1. To hear and settle (a case) by judicial procedure.
2. To study and settle (a dispute or conflict): The principal adjudicated our quarrel.
v.intr.
To act as a judge.
[Latin adi
 dicre, adidict-, to award to (judicially) : ad-, ad- + idicre, to judge (from idex, judge; seejudge).]
ad·ju
di·cation n.
ad·ju
di·cative adj.
ad·ju
di·cator n. |
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It's true that Sister Jen has a law degree, but even without the degree she's always been quick-witted and able to adjudicate disputes.
It's true that Sister Jen has a law degree, but even without the degree she's always been quick-witted and able to adjudicate disputes.
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