adjudication

noun

ad·​ju·​di·​ca·​tion ə-ˌjü-di-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of adjudicating a dispute

The case is under adjudication.

2

a

: a judicial decision or sentence

b

: a decree in bankruptcy

Examples of adjudication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He was denied youthful offender adjudication. —Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

As part of the 15-business-day adjudication process, the USCIS requires evidence of international recognition. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026

Hire more immigration judges to ensure timely adjudication of immigration cases. —Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026

Vizcaya-Raudales completed a term of deferred adjudication probation in that case. —Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin adjūdicātiōn-, adjūdicātiō "act of assignment (by a judge)," from adjūdicāre "to adjudge" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1680, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for adjudication

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• administration
• adulteration
• affiliation