Ad jūdge', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. ADJUDGED; p. pr. & vb. n. ADJUDGING.] [Fr. adjuger, Lat. adjudicare, from ad and judicare, to judge.]

1. To award judicially in the case of a controverted question; as, the prize was adjudged to the victor.
2. To decree by a judicial opinion or sentence; to decide; to determine; to settle; as, the case was adjudged in Hilary term.
3. To sentence; to condemn.

Without reprieve adjudged to death For want of well pronouncing Shibboleth. Milton. 4. To regard or hold; to judge. [Obs.] He adjudged him unworthy of his friendship. Knolles. Syn.—To decree; award; determine; adjudicate.