Adjudge
verb
To make an official decision about something, based on evidence or judgement.
The court adjudged him guilty of theft.
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To award something to someone as a result of a legal process.
The court adjudged the property to the eldest son.
Often appears as...
- adjudge someone guilty
- adjudge a winner
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To make an official decision about something, based on evidence or judgement.
The court adjudged him guilty of theft.
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To award something to someone as a result of a legal process.
The court adjudged the property to the eldest son.
Often appears as...
- adjudge someone guilty
- adjudge a winner
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Resolutions
Used when a legal body reaches a final decision on a case or dispute.
The panel adjudged that the contract was breached.
Pro Tip 2/3Evidence-Based
Emphasizes that the decision is made after careful consideration of evidence.
The athlete was adjudged ineligible after the doping evidence was reviewed.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority and Finality
Indicates a decision is made with authority and is usually final and binding.
She was adjudged bankrupt by the court order.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Resolutions
Used when a legal body reaches a final decision on a case or dispute.
The panel adjudged that the contract was breached.
Pro Tip 2/3Evidence-Based
Emphasizes that the decision is made after careful consideration of evidence.
The athlete was adjudged ineligible after the doping evidence was reviewed.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority and Finality
Indicates a decision is made with authority and is usually final and binding.
She was adjudged bankrupt by the court order.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Resolutions
Used when a legal body reaches a final decision on a case or dispute.
The panel adjudged that the contract was breached.
Pro Tip 2/3Evidence-Based
Emphasizes that the decision is made after careful consideration of evidence.
The athlete was adjudged ineligible after the doping evidence was reviewed.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority and Finality
Indicates a decision is made with authority and is usually final and binding.
She was adjudged bankrupt by the court order.
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Quote examples
Richard Cohen
American Journalist
I don't know if history will adjudge Barack Obama a great president, but he has been a necessary one.
Quote examples
Richard Cohen
American Journalist
I don't know if history will adjudge Barack Obama a great president, but he has been a necessary one.
Example 1 of 1
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