adjudication

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Recent Examples of adjudication Proctor, who is running for Kansas secretary of state, said in an interview in late March that the company’s previous plan would have allowed for the release of individuals locally after the adjudication of asylum claims. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025 After 60 days, if consultations have failed to resolve the dispute, the complainant may request adjudication by a panel, according to the WTO. Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie,michael Wayland,april Roach,erin Doherty, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025 The judge also agreed to withhold adjudication, a legal term that secures guilt but not a conviction if terms of the settlement are met. Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 The vast majority were given notices to appear in U.S. immigration courts for adjudication of their cases. Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adjudication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjudication
Noun
  • But Hoover will remain in prison, serving a 200-year sentence for his state court conviction for murder.
    Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • Todd received a 12-year prison term, and Julie received a seven-year sentence.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • The judge granted that additional time in the Tuesday ruling, giving the Administration until Wednesday to file its response and setting a hearing for the following day.
    Nik Popli, Time, 11 June 2025
  • However, given that litigation can take months or longer and given that Coley wants to play this fall, Dever’s ruling deals a major blow to Coley’s chances to be eligible for the 2025 season.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • On the other hand, those with a certain chronotype — a natural disposition determined by factors such as age and genetics — may benefit from the habit, Fiala said, referencing a 2023 study which found night owls tend to rely on their snooze button more.
    Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
  • He was released from jail on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon for a disposition hearing, court records show.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Given the findings above, concerns about backsliding seem unwarranted.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The findings also indicate that the Bay Area has a 51% chance of experiencing an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 and a 20% chance of measuring a magnitude of 7.5 or higher within that time frame.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025

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“Adjudication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudication. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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