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as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
since they seemed to be in a hopeless stalemate, both labor and management agreed to use an independent adjudicator to decide the terms of the contract
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as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
the appellate court refused to hear the case, thus allowing the judgment of previous adjudicators to stand
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The referees upgraded it from a minor due to the ‘degree of violence’ as per Rule 56.5, and upheld the original call after video review.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025 -
James was hit in the face by Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, 30, in the fourth quarter of Game 2 in Los Angeles' first-round playoff series, and stayed on the floor for several minutes as referees discussed the call.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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That suit started in the same federal district court in Texas that first heard the latest challenge, which critics say shows opponents of Obamacare were looking for a friendly judge.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Google hearing on Monday comes after a U.S. District Court judge in Virginia ruled against the company in another major case, saying the company illegally maintained a monopoly in some online advertising technology.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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But when umpires came back with their response, the call on the field stood as a foul ball.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Both Durbin, 25, and the umpire made the call and Milwaukee Brewers fans went wild.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Combs' attorneys made the original request in a motion filed April 16 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The grounds include a bocce court, outdoor dining spot, stone fire pit and mature landscaping.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Adjudicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudicator. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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