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Decide

decide vb

de·cid·ed
de·cid·ing
vt
: to determine (as a case or issue) by making a decision (as a final judgment)
: adjudicate compare find, hold
vi
: to make a decision



Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.

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