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adjudge

[ədʒʌdʒ]

adjudge Definition

to declare or pronounce formally; to pass judgment on; to settle by judicial decree.

Using adjudge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adjudge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The court will adjudge the case tomorrow.

  • Example

    The jury adjudge him guilty of the crime.

  • Example

    The referee adjudge the goal to be valid.

adjudge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adjudge

Antonyms for adjudge

Phrases with adjudge

  • declare someone legally insolvent and unable to pay their debts

    Example

    The company was adjudged bankrupt by the court.

  • declare someone to be responsible for a crime or offense

    Example

    The court adjudge him guilty of murder.

  • declare someone to be mentally ill and unable to manage their own affairs

    Example

    The court adjudge him insane and ordered him to be committed to a mental institution.

Origins of adjudge

from Old French 'ajuger', from Latin 'adjudicare', from 'ad-' (towards) + 'judicare' (to judge)

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Summary: adjudge in Brief

'Adjudge' [ədʒʌdʒ] means to declare or pronounce formally, to pass judgment on, or to settle by judicial decree. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The court will adjudge the case tomorrow.' The verb is commonly followed by adjectives like 'guilty,' 'bankrupt,' or 'insane,' as in 'The court adjudge him guilty of murder.' Synonyms include 'decide,' 'rule,' and 'determine.'