WordWeight : Weighing the Words

Pronunciation : Ad*judge"
Part of Speech : v. t. [imp. & p. p. Adjudged; p. pr. & vb. n. Adjudging.]
Etymology : [OE. ajugen, OF. ajugier, fr. L. adjudicare; ad + judicare to judge. See Judge, and cf. Adjudicate.]
Definition : 1. To award judicially in the case of a controverted question; as, the prize was adjudged to the victor.

2. To determine in the exercise of judicial power; to decide or award judicially; to adjudicate; as, the case was adjudged in the November term.

3. To sentence; to condemn. Without reprieve, adjudged to death For want of well pronouncing Shibboleth. Milton.

4. To regard or hold; to judge; to deem. He adjudged him unworthy of his friendship. Knolles.

Syn. -- To decree; award; determine; adjudicate; ordain; assign.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913