さばsabaku
1.

To clarify the rights and wrongs in a dispute and make a decision regarding how to resolve it, often in a formal legal context.

2.

To assess moral or ethical implications and render a judgment, typically carried out by an authority figure such as a judge in a court of law.

3.

To evaluate the fairness of actions or decisions and deliver a ruling based on established principles and laws.

Example:

誰がこの事件を裁くのでしょうか。