adjudication

noun

ad·ju·di·ca·tion ə-ˌjü-di-ˈkā-shən

Synonyms of adjudication next

: the act or process of adjudicating a dispute

The case is under adjudication.

: a judicial decision or sentence

: a decree in bankruptcy

Examples of adjudication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The ability to drive efficiency in claims adjudication, reduce fraud, and enhance pre-pay/post-pay accuracy will generate immediate ROI for health plans and significantly simplify administrative workflows. —

Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The adjudication was completed in 2014 and is believed to be the largest water rights adjudication in modern history. —

Shea Andersen, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2024 Our approach needs to be balanced, comprehensive and humane, with better security, faster adjudication times and a real pathway to citizenship for people. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 Fifteen hundred new border agents, detection for drugs, DOJ money to speed up these adjudications on this. —

Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for adjudication

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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

Time Traveler

The first known use of adjudication was in 1680

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