Resolution
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal expression of opinion or intention agreed upon by a legislative body or other formal group.
The board passed a resolution to increase funding for the community project.
- (n.) The process of settling a dispute or deciding a course of action.
The contract included a clause for the resolution of disputes through arbitration.
Forms
- resolutions
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity is essential to distinguish between resolutions as formal decisions and as processes of dispute settlement.
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