Decides
/dɪˈsaɪdz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of decide; to make a final judgment or determination in a legal matter.
The court decides the case after hearing all evidence.
Forms
- decide
- decided
- deciding
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Commentary
As an inflected form of 'decide,' 'decides' does not have a separate substantive definition but indicates third-person singular present tense usage in legal contexts.
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