Adjudicate/əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Legal Decision Often used in legal contexts where a judge or authority determines the outcome. The court will adjudicate the case next week. Pro Tip 2/3Impartiality Implies making decisions without bias, essential in judicial settings. An independent panel will adjudicate the competition fairly. Pro Tip 3/3Binding Resolution The adjudicator's decision is final and must be accepted by the involved parties. Once they adjudicate the dispute, we must all agree to the terms.