godan verb (-su)
Used for handling situations, problems, or tasks. Often interchangeable with 処する (しょする), but 処す is a godan verb.
See also: 処する
この問題をどう処すべきか考えている。
I'm thinking about how to deal with this problem.
彼は困難な状況をうまく処した。
He managed the difficult situation well.
godan verb (-su)
Legal or formal context: to pass a sentence, condemn, or impose punishment. Often used in passive or formal statements.
裁判官は被告人を死刑に処した。
The judge sentenced the defendant to death.
規則違反者は厳しく処される。
Violators of the rules are severely punished.