Judicial Process Vocabulary

verb to free or clear someone of a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty

• The jury decided to acquit the defendant due to lack of evidence.
• The jury let the defendant off the hook because there wasn't enough proof.
• The defendant got off scot-free because the evidence was weak.
• The truth finally came to light and acquitted the defendant of all charges.

noun A person, typically a lawyer, who institutes legal proceedings against someone

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• The prosecutor presented the evidence to the jury during the trial.
• The prosecutor grilled the witness on the stand.
• The prosecutor is really gunning for a conviction in this case.
• The prosecutor is like a bulldog, never letting go until justice is served.

noun a writ or order by which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court

• The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the lower court's decision.
• The Supreme Court decided to take up the case for review.
• The Supreme Court said, 'We'll check it out.'
• The Supreme Court's decision to grant certiorari shed light on the importance of the case.

verb to judge or decide upon, especially in a legal context

• The judge will abjudge the evidence presented in court before making a decision.
• I heard the judge is going to abjudge the case tomorrow.
• I can't believe they abjudged him guilty without proper evidence!
• She abjudged the situation and decided it was best to move on.

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

• The judge will adjudge the case based on the evidence presented in court.
• I can't believe they adjudge him guilty without any proof!
• They adjudge him as the winner of the competition.
• She adjudge him as the most talented musician in the group.

adjective relating to or having the power to make decisions or judgments, especially in a legal context

• The adjudicatory process is crucial in resolving legal disputes.
• The adjudicatory hearing will determine who is at fault.
• I heard the adjudicatory meeting got pretty heated.
• Her mind was like an adjudicatory panel, carefully weighing all the options before making a decision.

noun the act of adjudicating

• The adjudicature of the case was handled by a panel of judges.
• The adjudicature process can be quite lengthy and complex.
• I heard the adjudicature for that lawsuit got postponed again.
• In the court of public opinion, his actions faced a harsh adjudicature.