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

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

Those courts haven't closed yet, but observers expect similar moves to shrink the number of immigration courts and adjudication centers in the country, which currently number 76. —Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026

Jacob LaGrone, 31, who faced life in prison, was granted deferred adjudication and placed on probation for seven years. —Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 9 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