### Question
How is the term adjudication defined?


### Answer
The term **adjudication** is defined in *17 U.S.C. § 802* as the following:

> given that term in section 551 of title 5, but does not include mediation.

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-PROCEEDINGS BY COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES**

