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