adjudicate

/ædˈdʒʊdɪkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to settle or decide a dispute or question by formal judgment, or to act as a judge or arbitrator

“The court will adjudicate the case and determine the final verdict.”

2. noun

the act of settling or deciding a dispute or question by formal judgment

“The adjudication process took several months to complete.”

Synonyms

  • arbitrate
  • decide
  • judge
  • resolve

Antonyms

  • delay
  • postpone
  • procrastinate