Legal Definitions - adjudicative

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.

Examples:

• The judge's role in the trial was adjudicative, as they had to listen to both sides and make a decision based on the evidence presented.
• The arbitrator's adjudicative powers allowed them to settle the dispute between the two parties.

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.