To __________ is to hear a case involving a juvenile and hand down a disposition.

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The term "adjudicate" specifically refers to hearing and deciding a legal case or issue, which is exactly what a judge does when considering the disposition (or sentence) of a juvenile offender. While judges do "rule" on cases, this term is more general and could refer to any kind of decision, whereas "adjudicate" is more specific to the legal context. "Try" could also be a possible choice, but it is not as precise as "adjudicate" since it is a more general term that could apply to any kind of trial, not just those involving juveniles.

To __________ Is to Hear a Case Involving a Juvenile