Answer: adjudged

AnswerCrossword Clue
ADJUDGEDDeclared
ADJUDGEDDetermined.
adjudgedConsider or declare to be true or the case
adjudged(in legal use) Award something judicially to (someone)
adjudgedADJUDGE, to decide (to make a choice)
adjudged(in legal use) Condemn (someone) to pay a penalty