Adjudicating

/əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of adjudicate; the process of hearing and deciding a case or dispute through official channels.

Etymology

The gerund form of adjudicate, created by adding -ing. This form emphasizes the active, ongoing nature of the judicial decision-making process.

Kelly Says

When someone is 'adjudicating,' they're actively in the process of decision-making—whether that's a judge in court, a referee in sports, or even a teacher deciding who won a school debate. It's judgment in action.

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