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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ADJUDICATE, v. Sc. law: To seize, or convey, a debtor's estate as security, or in satisfaction of a debt. (See Adjudication,n.)Ayr. 1824 J. Galt Entail xcviii.:
Milrookit has consentit to adjudicate the estate.

[Lat. adjudic-āre, -ātum, to adjudge.]

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