adjudicator
Britishnoun
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a judge, esp in a competition
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an arbitrator, esp in a dispute
Example Sentences
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“It does intend to have adjudicators be more judicious in whether or not to have someone adjust their status” from within the country, said Eddie Raleigh, a partner at immigration law firm Fragomen.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The department disputes that, saying judges are independent adjudicators who decide cases individually.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Disability adjudicators use a series of grids that consider an applicant’s age, work experience and education level to determine whether they may have the skills to do another, less strenuous job.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025
Throughout our Nation’s history, Congress has authorized agency adjudicators to find violations of statutory obligations and award civil penalties to the Government as an injured sovereign.
From Slate • Oct. 14, 2025
No new testimony bearing on the case may be introduced after the case has been closed by the adjudicators.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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