Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Adjudicative: This word means something that has to do with making a decision or judgment. It can also mean having the ability to judge things. Another word for it is "adjudicatory" or "judicative."
Definition: Adjudicative (pronounced uh-joo-di-key-tiv) is an adjective that describes something related to the process of making a legal judgment or decision. It can also refer to someone who has the ability to make a judgment.
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In both examples, the term "adjudicative" is used to describe a situation where someone is making a legal judgment or decision. The judge and arbitrator both have the ability to judge and make a decision based on the evidence presented to them.