v.tr. 1 adjudicate (a matter). 2 (often foll. by that + clause, or to + infin.) pronounce judicially. 3 (foll. by to) award judicially. 4 archaic condemn. adjudgement n. (also adjudgment).
[ ME f. OF ajuger f. L adjudicare: see ADJUDICATE ]
v.tr. 1 adjudicate (a matter). 2 (often foll. by that + clause, or to + infin.) pronounce judicially. 3 (foll. by to) award judicially. 4 archaic condemn. adjudgement n. (also adjudgment).
[ ME f. OF ajuger f. L adjudicare: see ADJUDICATE ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012