term:

Resolution

resolution n

1 : a formal expression of opinion, will, or intention voted by an official body (as a legislature) or assembled group see also concurrent resolution, joint resolution
2 : an expression or document containing authorization usually by a corporate board of directors of a particular act, transaction, agent, or representative [a corporate authorizing counsel to bind the corporation to a settlement]

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