adjudication
noun/əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn/
/əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn/
- [uncountable, countable] the process of making an official decision about who is right when two groups or organizations disagree; the decision that is made
- The case was referred to a higher court for adjudication.
- The adjudication will be published tomorrow.
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- [uncountable] the process of judging a competition
- the final adjudication and presentation of prizes
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