as in determinative
providing or controlling a final outcome
The fact that she committed a crime is not dispositive of her claim that the police used excessive force in arresting her.
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Recent Examples of dispositive
So, barring any change the husband’s dispositive plan is undermined and his children will only receive about $7 million initially.
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The reality that this prosecution more likely would diminish rather than enhance consumer welfare will not be legally dispositive.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The simple fact that American technology companies are some of the largest companies in the world and thus will necessarily see larger levies is not dispositive of some sort of anti-American bias.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The reality that this prosecution more likely would diminish rather than enhance consumer welfare will not be legally dispositive.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The reality that this prosecution more likely would diminish rather than enhance consumer welfare will not be legally dispositive.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The simple fact that American technology companies are some of the largest companies in the world and thus will necessarily see larger levies is not dispositive of some sort of anti-American bias.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The reality that this prosecution more likely would diminish rather than enhance consumer welfare will not be legally dispositive.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispositive
Adjective
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The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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In light of these myriad factors — several of which are outcome determinative in my view — California is the very last place where a sweepstakes casino operator should want to test the legality of its business model in court.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The goal was clear: to address everyday concerns like sensitivity, razor bumps, and discoloration—issues all too common in melanin-rich skin.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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Although no concrete action appears to have come from Martin's letters yet, Garcia said the implications are clear.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Estimates of people with other arrhythmias are less conclusive, but in general, people with arrhythmias are at higher risk of having heart attacks or strokes and dying early, Pell said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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While some studies have found potential associations—often at higher-than-recommended levels—experts caution that the evidence is mixed and not conclusive.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Dispositive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispositive. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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