Adjudicature

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪtʃər/

Definitions of adjudicature

noun the act of adjudicating

Example Sentences

A1 The adjudicature ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

A2 The process of adjudicature can be lengthy and complex.

B1 The adjudicature system in this country is known for its fairness and efficiency.

B2 The Supreme Court serves as the highest authority in the adjudicature of legal disputes.

C1 The adjudicature of international disputes requires a deep understanding of international law.

C2 The role of the adjudicature in upholding justice and the rule of law cannot be overstated.

Examples of adjudicature in a Sentence

formal The adjudicature of the case was handled by a panel of judges.

informal The adjudicature process can be quite lengthy and complex.

slang I heard the adjudicature for that lawsuit got postponed again.

figurative In the court of public opinion, his actions faced a harsh adjudicature.

Grammatical Forms of adjudicature

• plural: adjudicatures
• comparative: more adjudicature
• superlative: most adjudicature
• present tense: adjudicates
• future tense: will adjudicate
• perfect tense: has adjudicated
• continuous tense: is adjudicating
• singular: adjudicature
• positive degree: adjudicature
• infinitive: to adjudicate
• gerund: adjudicating
• participle: adjudicated

Origin and Evolution of adjudicature

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjudicature' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'adjudicare' meaning to judge or to give judgment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of giving a judgment or settling a dispute, 'adjudicature' has evolved to encompass the entire judicial system or the authority to judge cases. It is now commonly used to refer to the system of courts and judges that interpret and apply the law.