adjudication
gb/əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
elbírálás, határozat
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
elbírálás
B2
Usage pattern:
adjudication of [something]; refer [something] to adjudication
The dispute was referred to adjudication after mediation failed.
A vitát a közvetítés sikertelensége után hivatalos elbírálásra utalták.
The agency is responsible for the adjudication of visa applications and appeals.
Az ügynökség felel a vízumkérelmek és a fellebbezések elbírálásáért.
Independent experts handled the adjudication of the competition entries.
Learner examples
The case is still waiting for adjudication.
Az ügy még mindig elbírálásra vár.
Adjudication is more formal than a simple discussion.
Az elbírálás formálisabb, mint egy egyszerű megbeszélés.
Common mistake:
Do not use adjudication for ordinary personal choices; it usually means a formal or official decision-making process.
Meaning
official deciding of a case
Collocations
formal adjudication
|administrative adjudication
|independent adjudication
|adjudication process
|adjudication procedure
|adjudication of claims
|adjudication of disputes
|refer a dispute to adjudication
|subject to adjudication
|pending adjudication
Synonyms
determination (formal; emphasizes reaching an official decision)
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judging (broader and less formal)
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arbitration (a related dispute-resolution process, often private and contractual)
Antonyms
negotiation (the parties try to reach agreement themselves instead of receiving an imposed decision)
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mediation (a neutral person helps parties agree but normally does not impose a decision)
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indecision (the absence of a decision)
Themes
law
|government
|business
|administration
|dispute_resolution
Definition
the official process of judging a case, claim, or dispute and making a decision
the formal process of considering facts, evidence, or rules in order to make an official decision about a dispute, claim, case, application, or competition
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
határozat
B2
Usage pattern:
an adjudication that [clause]; issue an adjudication; challenge an adjudication
The tribunal issued an adjudication rejecting the company's claim.
A bíróság olyan határozatot hozott, amely elutasította a vállalat követelését.
The written adjudication explained why the benefits application had been denied.
Az írásbeli határozat megindokolta, miért utasították el a juttatás iránti kérelmet.
Under the contract, the adjudication is binding unless a court later overturns it.
Learner examples
The adjudication was sent to both parties.
A határozatot mindkét félnek elküldték.
They appealed the adjudication.
Megfellebbezték a határozatot.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse adjudication with adjudicator, which means the person who makes the decision.
Meaning
official judgment or decision
Collocations
official adjudication
|final adjudication
|written adjudication
|binding adjudication
|issue an adjudication
|challenge an adjudication
|appeal an adjudication
|adjudication of guilt
Synonyms
ruling (common legal word for an official decision)
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judgment (especially a court's formal decision)
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determination (formal; often used in administrative decisions)
Antonyms
nondecision (a failure or refusal to make an official decision)
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reversal (a later decision that overturns the adjudication)
Themes
law
|government
|administration
|dispute_resolution
Definition
the official decision that is made at the end of an adjudication process
an official judgment or decision made after a case, claim, dispute, or application has been considered
Grammar
Dictionary form
adjudication
IPA
GB/əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ad - ju - dic - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: adjudication
- Plural: adjudication, adjudications
Expressions
adjudication hearing
1/əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən hˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
legal
hearing for official decision
a formal meeting where a judge or official hears evidence and decides a case
Examples
- The student was allowed to bring a representative to the adjudication hearing.
- At the adjudication hearing, the judge decided whether the allegations had been proved.
- The agency scheduled an adjudication hearing to review the disputed benefits claim.
Learner examples
- Her adjudication hearing is next week.
- The lawyer spoke at the adjudication hearing.
adjudication on the merits
1/əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən ˈɔn ðə mˈɛɹɪts/
fixed phrase
legal
decision on substance
a legal decision about the real issues in a case, not just about a procedural problem
Examples
- A dismissal for lack of jurisdiction is not an adjudication on the merits.
- The settlement ended the case without any adjudication on the merits of the allegations.
- The court held that the earlier ruling counted as an adjudication on the merits.
Learner examples
- The judge did not make an adjudication on the merits.
- The case ended without a decision on the merits.
claims adjudication
1/klˈeɪmz əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
reviewing and deciding claims
the process of checking a claim and deciding whether to pay it
Examples
- The insurer uses automated claims adjudication for routine prescriptions.
- Delays in claims adjudication left several hospitals waiting for payment.
- The new software is designed to speed up healthcare claims adjudication.
Learner examples
- Claims adjudication decides if a bill will be paid.
- The company improved its claims adjudication system.
final adjudication
1/fˈaɪnəl əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
legal
conclusive official decision
the final official decision about a case or dispute
Examples
- Payment is due after final adjudication of the dispute.
- The clause applies only after a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction.
- The company denied wrongdoing pending final adjudication of the claims.
Learner examples
- They waited for final adjudication of the case.
- The contract mentions final adjudication.
withhold adjudication
1/wɪθhˈoʊld əd͡ʒˌudɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
legal
avoid formal conviction
when a judge decides not to enter a formal conviction, often if the person follows certain conditions
Examples
- The judge agreed to withhold adjudication after he completed probation.
- Because adjudication was withheld, she was not formally convicted under state law.
- His lawyer asked the court to withhold adjudication on the misdemeanor charge.
Learner examples
- The court may withhold adjudication.
- Adjudication was withheld in his case.