Determine
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To officially decide or settle a dispute, fact, or legal issue.
The court will determine the outcome of the case after hearing all evidence.
- (v.) To establish or conclude something precisely by calculation or research.
The jury must determine the damages caused by the defendant's actions.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'determine' often implies an authoritative decision following examination of facts or law.
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