Determining Decisions

(in the US) an official statement or decision that has been approved by both houses of the US Congress

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

She judges the quality of the book based on its plot and character development.

the decision of a judge or law court

The judgment was delivered after weeks of deliberation by the court.

‌a decision that is solely based on one's own judgment or instinct rather than any clear principle or rule

(in the UK) the process in which a court of law can examine an action or decision made by a public body or government department

the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements

The court ruled that the case fell under federal jurisdiction due to its interstate nature.

relating to an official organization, mainly the court's power and authority to bind the parties to the action

to not make a decision so that one still has choices in the future

But I'm a guy who prefers to leave his options open.

(law) a decision supported or made by a jury that most of the people, but not all agree with

to consider something when doing calculations or making a plan

(law) a situation in which a court wrongly punishes someone

to secure something in place by using nails

The carpenter will nail down the shingles on the roof this afternoon.

to decrease the number of possibilities or choices

Have you narrowed down your preferences for the upcoming event?

transferable to others in exchange for something

something such as a decision or question that requires minimal or no mental effort to be made or answered

Choosing the all-inclusive vacation package was a no-brainer; it offers great value for money.

in a way that demonstrates one's capability and independence in decision-making free of any influence or circumstance

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion after rethinking or reconsidering something

I was planning to buy the expensive car, but on second thoughts, I realized it would be more practical to save money and get a used one.

‌in a situation that forces one to choose between two alternatives that both have equally undesirable outcomes

The CEO found themselves on the horns of a dilemma, torn between laying off employees or risking the company's financial stability.

(in the UK) a legal decision that declares the cause of someone's death IS unknown

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

You have the option to choose between different colors for your new car.

to change or reject someone's decision, especially by using one's authority

to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

The appellate court decided to overrule the lower court's decision and grant a new trial.

to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

The citizens, discontent with the ruler's policies, organized protests to overturn the government.

to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

She carefully picked a ripe apple from the tree.

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

The fashionista enjoyed shopping at the boutique because she could pick and choose from a variety of stylish outfits.

to choose a horse, etc. that you think is most likely to win a race