decision

Definition

The act of deciding.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French, from Latin dēcīsiō, dēcīsiōnis, from dēcīdō (“to decide”).

Example Sentences

• "It is the decision of the court that movies are protected as free speech."
• "His life has always been filled with big decisions."
• "It's a tough decision, but I'll take vanilla."

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