adjudication
noun /əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn/
  /əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn/
 - [uncountable, countable] the process of making an official decision about who is right when two groups or organizations disagree; the decision that is made
- The case was referred to a higher court for adjudication.
 - The adjudication will be published tomorrow.
 
 - [uncountable] the process of judging a competition
- the final adjudication and presentation of prizes