[] () adjudicate (on/upon/in) sth | adjudicate between A and Bto make an official decision about who is right in a disagreement between two groups or organizations判决，裁决（争议等）◆A special committee adjudicates on planning applications.特别委员会负责裁定规划申请。◆Their purpose is to adjudicate disputes.他们的目的是裁决争议。◆When was he adjudicated bankrupt(= judged by a court of law to be unable to pay the money he owed)?他是什么时候被宣布破产的？▸adjudication /əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun
[] ◆The case was referred to a higher court for adjudication.这案件已提交上级法院裁决。▸aˈdjudicator /əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtə(r)/
noun
[] ◆An independent adjudicator has been appointed to deal with complaints.已指定独立裁决人处理投诉。