Definitions
- Referring to a formal legal decision made by a judge or court. - Describing the process of settling a dispute or controversy through a legal ruling. - Talking about the act of judging or determining the outcome of a legal case.
- Referring to a choice or conclusion reached after careful consideration of options. - Describing the act of making a determination or resolution. - Talking about a judgment or opinion formed after weighing evidence or information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making a choice or determination.
- 2Both can be influenced by evidence, information, or arguments.
- 3Both can have significant consequences or outcomes.
- 4Both can be used in legal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Authority: Adjudgment is a formal legal decision made by a judge or court, while decision can be made by anyone.
- 2Scope: Adjudgment is typically used in legal contexts, while decision can be used in a wide range of contexts.
- 3Process: Adjudgment involves a formal legal process, while decision can be made through personal reflection or informal discussion.
- 4Connotation: Adjudgment has a more formal and serious connotation than decision, which can be used in more casual or everyday contexts.
- 5Outcome: Adjudgment often refers to a final and binding decision, while decision can be reversible or subject to change.
Remember this!
Adjudgment and decision both refer to making a choice or determination. However, adjudgment is a formal legal decision made by a judge or court, while decision can be made by anyone and used in a wide range of contexts. Adjudgment is typically more serious and final, while decision can be reversible or subject to change.
