Decisive
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
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- (adj.) Conclusive or having the quality of settling an issue definitively in legal contexts.
The judge's ruling was decisive in ending the prolonged litigation.
- (adj.) Showing firmness or determination in making legal judgments or policy decisions.
The committee took a decisive approach to reform the contract clauses.
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Commentary
Often used to describe judgments or actions that conclusively resolve legal disputes or that reflect firm legal reasoning.
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