Definition of decide in favor of/for
: to find (someone) not guilty in a court of law
The court decided in favor of/for the plaintiff.
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“Decide in favor of/for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decide%20in%20favor%20of%2Ffor. Accessed 23 Sep. 2021.
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