1. to make a formal judgment or decision about something, especially in a legal context
Usage: formal; legal
2. to declare or pronounce officially
Usage: formal

Examples

• The court adjudges the defendant guilty of fraud.
• The judge adjudges that the contract is invalid.
• The tribunal adjudges the claim to be without merit.
• She adjudges him the winner of the competition.
• The panel adjudges the proposal acceptable.
• The referee adjudges the goal to be offside.