Adjudicate — synonyms, definition

1. adjudicate (Verb)

arbitrate decide disrupt intercede interrupt intervene judge mediate negotiate referee resolve settle step in try umpire

adjudicate (Verb) — Hear a case and sit as the judge at a trial or hearing.

adjudicate (Verb) — Bring to an end; come to a final conclusion. ex. "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarrelling over their inheritance"

decide determine end make up one's mind terminate adjust court-martial judge