WorldAugust 13, 2026

adjudicatory

uh-JOO-dih-kuh-tor-ee

Definition

Relating to or involved in the process of making an official legal judgment or decision.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'adjudicare,' meaning to pass judgment upon, by combining 'ad-' (to) and 'judicare' (to judge).

In the news

The term is used to describe the nature of a legal or administrative proceeding. It is critical here because it defines whether the memo establishes a formal process for rendering binding legal judgments.

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