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| [di-'si-zhen] : an authoritative determination (as a decree or judgment) made after consideration of facts or law also : a report or document containing such a determination (see also memorandum decision) (compare disposition finding holding judgment opinion ruling verdict) Note: A decision, while being an authoritative determination of a disputed issue, does not have to be a final determination closing the case. Some interlocutory decisions may be appealed.
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