ad-

to, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

Forms

ad-
ac- — Used before c in Latin.
af- — Used before f in Latin.
ag- — Used before g in Latin.
al- — Used before l in Latin.
ap- — Used before p in Latin.
ar- — Used before r in Latin.
as- — Used before s in Latin.
at- — Used before t in Latin.

Origin

Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *ad, ‘to; near.’

Note

Later Latin-based spellings sometimes restored consonants that had disappeared in French.

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verb

adjudge

uh-JUJ/əˈdʒʌdʒ/

To decide or declare officially by legal judgment.

The judge adjudges one party the rightful winner of the dispute.

A modern judge formally indicates the successful claimant after reviewing evidence, two parties listening, blank documents and no symbols.

Etymology

adLatinto, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

+judgeLatinjudge or decide

“To” and “judge” combine in a Latin verb meaning “grant or award as a judge.” This connects adjudge with formally determining an outcome by judgment, rather than merely holding an opinion.

More examples

The court adjudged him guilty of contempt.
The court may adjudge the agreement invalid.
He appeals the decision adjudging him liable for the damage.

Forms

adjudge · adjudges · adjudged · adjudging

adjudication noun — The legal process of resolving a dispute.

Similar words

adjudicate: Emphasizes settling a dispute through a formal legal process.
rule: Often introduces a court's decision on a specific legal question.
declare: Can announce a status without involving any legal judgment.