Determines
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of determine, meaning to officially decide or establish by authority, judgment, or research.
The court determines the admissibility of evidence.
Forms
- determine
- determining
- determined
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Commentary
As a third-person singular present verb form, 'determines' inherits the full legal meanings of 'determine' and is used in contexts of judicial or administrative decision-making.
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