adjudicate
UK: əˈdʒuː.dɪ.keɪt | US: əˈdʒuː.dɪ.keɪt
vt. to make a formal judgment or decision about a dispute or problem
vi. to act as a judge in a legal or formal matter
adjudicate = ad<to> + judic<judge> + ate<verb suffix>
- ad (Latin prefix meaning "to" or "toward")
- judic (from Latin judex, meaning "judge")
- ate (verb-forming suffix indicating action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "adjudicate" traces back to Latin adjudicare, combining ad- (toward) and judicare (to judge). The root judex (judge) reflects its legal connotation, while the suffix -ate standardizes it as a verb in English. The term evolved through Old French before entering English, retaining its core meaning of authoritative decision-making.
The court will adjudicate the dispute between the two companies.
As a mediator, she was asked to adjudicate the disagreement fairly.
The committee must adjudicate on the eligibility of the applicants.
International tribunals often adjudicate complex human rights cases.
The teacher had to adjudicate the debate between the students.