Adjudicatory Word Meaning

late 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Consett (fl. 1685). From adjudicate + -ory

Of, relating to, or characteristic of adjudication; having the power or authority to adjudicate.

late 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Consett (fl. 1685). From adjudicate + -ory

A person or body of people that adjudicates; specifically (in later use, in certain denominations of the Christian church) a body with the authority to make official rulings on church matters.