Definition of Climax. When used as a literary term, a climax in a story occurs when there is a turning point from which there is no going back. The climax is the point of highest tension in a narrative. In a tragedy, the climax will generally reveal the protagonistâs greatest weaknesses, and the situation will go irreparably wrong.
Adjudication is the legal process by which an arbiter or judge reviews evidence and argumentation, including legal reasoning set forth by opposing parties or litigants to come to a decision which determines rights and obligations between the parties involved. 1 Other meanings 1.1 Competitions. 1.2 In court.
Juvenile Court Definitions. ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY: If a child is found guilty of committing a delinquent act he or she may be âadjudicated delinquentâ by the court. This is the juvenile court equivalent of a âconvictionâ. ADJUDICATION DISPOSITION HEARING: The proceeding, following an adjudication hearing, at which the court determines the appropriate penalty or services which should be imposed upon a delinquent child.