adjective
- relating to or involving the process of making an official judgment or decision
Usage: legal; formal
Examples
- The adjudicatory hearing will determine the outcome of the case.
- She served on the adjudicatory panel for student disciplinary matters.
- The agency has both investigative and adjudicatory functions.
- Administrative law judges perform adjudicatory duties in federal agencies.
- The adjudicatory process ensures fair resolution of disputes.
- Courts have adjudicatory authority over civil and criminal matters.