[] () 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)? 他是甚麽时候被宣布破产的？▸adjudication /əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn/
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[] ◆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)/
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[] ◆An independent adjudicator has been appointed to deal with complaints. 已指定独立裁决人处理投诉。