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What does "decide" mean?

Decide: To bring to a termination, as a question, controversy, struggle, by giving the victory to one side or party; to render judgment concerning; to determine; to settle. So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it. 1 Kings xx.

Additional senses

  1. 2.The quarrel toucheth none but us alone; Betwixt ourselves let us decide it then. Shak.
  2. 3.To determine; to form a definite opinion; to come to a conclusion; to give decision; as, the court decided in favor of the defendant. Who shall decide, when doctors disagree Pope.

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