Answer: adjudicate

AnswerCrossword Clue
ADJUDICATEHear and decide (a case).
ADJUDICATEPass judgment on.
ADJUDICATERule from the bench
ADJUDICATEHear in a courtly way
adjudicateto settle judicially
adjudicatePronounce or declare judicially
adjudicateAct as a judge in a competition
adjudicateMake a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter