Adjudge

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

Definitions of adjudge

verb to decide or rule upon as a judge; to pass judgment on

Example Sentences

A1 The judge will adjudge the winner of the competition.

A2 The jury will adjudge the accused guilty or not guilty.

B1 The panel of experts will adjudge the best entry in the art competition.

B2 The committee will adjudge the contract to the most qualified bidder.

C1 The board of directors will adjudge the company's performance for the year.

C2 The Supreme Court will adjudge on the constitutionality of the law.

Examples of adjudge in a Sentence

formal The judge will adjudge the case based on the evidence presented in court.

informal I can't believe they adjudge him guilty without any proof!

slang They adjudge him as the winner of the competition.

figurative She adjudge him as the most talented musician in the group.

Grammatical Forms of adjudge

• past tense: adjudged
• plural: adjudges
• comparative: more adjudged
• superlative: most adjudged
• present tense: adjudges
• future tense: will adjudge
• perfect tense: has adjudged
• continuous tense: is adjudging
• singular: adjudges
• positive degree: adjudge
• infinitive: to adjudge
• gerund: adjudging
• participle: adjudging

Origin and Evolution of adjudge

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjudge' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'adjuger', which in turn came from the Latin word 'adjudicare' meaning to judge or award.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adjudge' has retained its basic meaning of judging or awarding, but its usage has expanded to include legal contexts and formal decisions made by a judge or authority figure.