Adjudge
/əˈdʒʌdʒ/noun
To declare or pronounce formally; to make a judgment or decision about something.
Did you know?The concept of adjudication has roots in ancient divination practices, where judges often interpreted omens to determine outcomes.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
adjudicare
“To award or allocate, often in a legal context.”
Old French
Old French
ajugier
“To judge or to award.”
Middle English
Middle English
adjuggen
“To judge or to determine, especially in a legal sense.”
Modern English
English
adjudge
“To declare or pronounce a judgment in a formal context.”
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