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To award judicially in the case of a controverted question; as, the prize was adjudged to the victor.

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  1. v. t. To award judicially in the case of a controverted question; as, the prize was adjudged to the victor.
  2. v. t. To determine in the exercise of judicial power; to decide or award judicially; to adjudicate; as, the case was adjudged in the November term.
  3. v. t. To sentence; to condemn.
  4. v. t. To regard or hold; to judge; to deem.
  5. v. declare to be
  6. 1. To award judicially in the case of a controverted question; as, the prize was adjudged to the victor. 2. To determine in the exercise of judicial power; to decide or award judicially; to adjudicate; as, the case was adjudged in the November 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; to deem. He adjudged him unworthy of his friendship. Knolles. Syn. -- To decree; award; determine; adjudicate; ordain; assign.