Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dispositive
Adjective
/dɪsˈpɒzɪtɪv/
Definition
Having the power to determine a final outcome or settlement.
Examples
- The judge issued a dispositive ruling that ended the case.
- In negotiation, a dispositive argument can change the course of the discussion.
- The dispositive evidence presented in court led to a swift verdict.
Meaning
Dispositive refers to something that decides or concludes an issue, especially in a legal context.
Synonyms
- Determining
- Decisive
- Conclusive
- Authoritative
