Answer: adjudges

AnswerCrossword Clue
ADJUDGESPronounces formally
ADJUDGESDeems in court
ADJUDGESDetermines
adjudges(in legal use) Condemn (someone) to pay a penalty
adjudgesADJUDGE, to decide (to make a choice)
adjudgesConsider or declare to be true or the case
adjudges(in legal use) Award something judicially to (someone)