adjudicate /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/ TEM8 ( adjudicating, adjudicated, adjudicates )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If you adjudicate on a dispute or problem, you make an official judgment or decision about it. 裁定 [正式]

  例：

  ...a commissioner to adjudicate on legal rights.

  …一位法权裁定专员。

  例：

  The international court of justice might be a suitable place to adjudicate claims.

  国际法庭也许是裁定索赔案的合适之地。

• 2. 

  adjudication N-VAR

  例：

  ...a range of UN capabilities, including mediation and adjudication of disputes.

  …联合国的一系列职能，包括对争端的调解和裁决。