adjudication

/ə(d)ˌd͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
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1

The act of adjudicating, of reaching a judgement.

2

A judgment or sentence.

3

The decision upon the question of whether the debtor is a bankrupt.

4

The process of identifying the type of material or device that set off an alarm and assessing the potential threat with corresponding implications for the need to take further action.

5

A process by which land is attached as security or in satisfaction of a debt.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing