Sports Officiating Jargon

verb to officially remove someone from their job or position

adjective used to describe someone who has been removed from their job or position

• The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
• The teacher dismissed the class early for good behavior.
• I dismissed his apology because it wasn't sincere.
• She dismissed his advances, not wanting to get involved in a relationship.

verb to officially decide or judge in a legal or formal way

• The defendant was adjudged guilty by the jury.
• They adjudged him as the winner of the competition.
• She was adjudged to be the coolest kid in school.
• His actions were adjudged as a betrayal of trust.