Resolved
/rɪˈzɒlvd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Formally decided or settled, especially in relation to disputes, legal claims, or issues.
The matter was resolved after both parties agreed to the settlement terms.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of resolve, meaning to determine or settle a legal issue or dispute.
The court resolved the case in favor of the defendant.
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'Resolved' as an adjective typically indicates that a legal conflict or issue has been conclusively decided, while as a verb form it functions as the past tense or participle of 'resolve.'
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