adjudicate

/ɐd‍ʒˈuːdɪkˌe‍ɪt/

/əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/

to adjudicate

MAIN VERB

bring to an end; settle conclusively

synonyms : decide

to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute

synonyms : judge

Examples

1. They adjudicate disputes over government benefits, over licensing and permitting.

2. For example, the executive branch sometimes has to adjudicate cases.

3. For example, the executive branch sometimes has to adjudicate cases.

4. You have to adjudicate intention in the individual case.