Decision and Resolution

complete and total, with no imperfections or exceptions

The painting depicted the landscape with absolute realism, capturing every tiny detail.

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

The manager emphasized the importance of accountability in the workplace.

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

As a public official, she is accountable to the citizens for her decisions.

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

The defendant was relieved to receive an acquittal after a lengthy trial, as the jury found them not guilty of all charges.

to declare something true or to be the case according to facts

to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute

The judge will adjudicate the case and determine the appropriate legal resolution.

the act or process of making a formal decision about who is right in an argument or dispute

someone who makes a formal decision about who is right in an argument or dispute

The adjudicator carefully reviewed the evidence before making a final ruling.

the legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own

The couple completed the adoption process and welcomed their new daughter into their home.

available as an option for something else

They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad.

as a second choice or another possibility

If you prefer not to drive, you can alternatively take the train to the city.

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.

a person who appeals in a higher court against a decision made in a lower court

a special court that people can appeal against the decisions of lower courts

a wide straight street in a town or a city, usually with buildings and trees on both sides

The grand avenue was flanked by elegant mansions and stately government buildings.

a sum of money or other compensation granted by a court as the result of a legal judgment

The court made an award of damages to the injured worker.

used for saying that choosing out of the two possible options is not really going to make a difference as the result will be the same either way

When it comes to choosing between the two apartments, it's as broad as it is long – they both have similar rent, location, and amenities.

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Can you hold my bag while I tie my shoelaces?

used to suggest that in a state of desperation, one must accept whatever is available, rather than being selective or demanding

The unemployed man was offered a job that was not ideal, but he accepted it because beggars can't be choosers.

in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome

The entrepreneur found themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea, having to choose between bankruptcy or accepting a predatory deal.

‌to do what one pleases, free of control and interference of others

After years of working for others, she decided to start her own business and be her own master.

a way of making a decision about a product's popularity or distinguishing features by trying different products, usually without knowing their name in order to state ones opinions or preferences

to be won a competition because there was no opposition