dispositive

Definition of dispositivenext

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Recent Examples of dispositive Though the flimsiness of the threat was widely noted, the issue was not dispositive. — Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026 In a gerrymandered state like Illinois, primary battles for congressional seats typically are more dispositive than the general election in the fall. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 However, and most importantly, no one should be deported or kept in custody without a neutral hearing for a dispositive decision to be reached, with legal counsel being made available to represent them. — James P. Gray, Oc Register, 1 Nov. 2025 Fitzgerald proposed a schedule that includes filing dispositive motions by October 20 and briefs by November 20. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dispositive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispositive
Adjective
  • At the end of the day, elite talent — such as the Oilers possess in McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard — is what is determinative in the NHL.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The order of the presidential calendar is consequential, but far from determinative.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Fly Now might be the poster for an artform conceived of as a vehicle for transport in and out of the realm of determinate meaning.
    — Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In the case of tomatoes, this is true with indeterminate varieties, and less so with determinate varieties that won’t continue growing and producing after harvesting.
    — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • But national Democrats have been eying the race for months due to the state’s large Black population, and Obama’s ad is a clear effort to juice turnout.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Here, next to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina, adventure and refinement exist in effortless harmony.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Some experiments also indicate improvement in markers of inflammation, though, here, as with many areas, the findings are not conclusive, says Lee.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The reply from John Thorn, the official historian of Major League Baseball, was far less conclusive.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Dispositive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispositive. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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