adjudicatio

noun

ad·​ju·​di·​ca·​tio

ə-ˌjü-di-ˈkä-tē-ˌō

plural -s

1

: the part appearing at the end of the formula or written order of reference in an action in Roman law for partition of property held by common or joint owners that empowered the judge to adjudge the ownership of the property and to make the actual partition

2

Roman & civil law : a court decree awarding or establishing ownership

also : acquisition by operation of law

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!