décision

Definitions of décision
  1. noun
    something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
    synonyms: détermination, résolution
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    type of:
    prise de décisions
    the cognitive process of reaching a decision
  2. noun
    the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
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    antonyms:
    indécision
    the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
    type of:
    résolution
    the trait of being resolute
  3. noun
    the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented
    synonyms: jugement
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    type of:
    appréciation, jugement
    the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
  4. noun
    a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
    synonyms: conclusion
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    type of:
    jugement, opinion
    an opinion formed by judging something
  5. noun
    the quality of being final or definitely settled
    synonyms: détermination, fermeté, résolution
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    type of:
    détermination
    the quality of being predictable with great confidence
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