Adjudgment is a term used to describe the conclusion or decision made by a judge or an arbitrator in the legal field. Several synonyms can be used to describe the term, such as determination, ruling, verdict, award, and judgment. The word determination suggests the conclusion made through careful examination or analysis. The term ruling implies the decision made by an authoritative entity such as a judge or a court. On the other hand, verdict is a term commonly used in the criminal justice system. The term award refers to a decision made regarding compensation or damages in a civil case. Finally, judgment is a general term used to refer to the decision made by a judge or an arbitrator.