Ad*ju`di*ca"tion (&?;), n. [L. adjudicatio: cf.
F. adjudication.]
1. The act of
adjudicating; the act or process of
trying and determining judicially.
2.
A deliberate determination by the judicial power; a judicial decision or sentence. "An adjudication in favor of natural rights." Burke.
3. (Bankruptcy practice)
The decision upon the question whether the debtor is
a bankrupt.
Abbott.
4. (Scots
Law) A process by which land is
attached security or in satisfaction of a debt.
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