1. the formal process of making a judgment or decision in a legal case or dispute
Usage: legal
2. the act of settling a dispute or making an official decision about something

Examples

• The adjudication of the contract dispute took several months.
• The court’s adjudication favored the plaintiff in the case.
• An independent panel was responsible for the adjudication of the competition entries.
• The adjudication process requires careful examination of all evidence.
• Both parties agreed to accept the adjudication as final.
• The insurance company’s adjudication determined the claim amount.