Adjudicator
/əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtər/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Expert
An adjudicator is often seen as an expert who has the authority to settle decisions.
The board appointed an experienced adjudicator to oversee the decision process.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Authority
Adjudicators in legal contexts carry the power to judge or resolve a dispute.
The court's adjudicator ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Pro Tip 3/3Final Verdict
An adjudicator's decision is usually final, so parties respect their verdict.
The independent adjudicator's final decision ended the year-long debate.
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