Dispositive Meaning in English

word

US

ˌdɪsˈpɑzətɪv

dis-PAH-zuh-tiv

UK

dɪˈspɒzɪtɪv

di-SPOZ-i-tiv

Definição

In law, "dispositive" refers to something that decides or settles an issue or case, such as evidence or a clause that determines the outcome.

Uso & Nuances

"Dispositive" is a formal, mainly legal term. Common collocations: 'dispositive evidence', 'dispositive motion', 'dispositive clause'. Mostly used in legal writing or discussions about legal outcomes.

• Spanish: dispositivo (jurídico) - resolutivo (legal)
• Portuguese (BR): dispositivo (jurídico) - resolutivo (legal)
• Portuguese (PT): dispositivo (jurídico) - resolutivo (legal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 决定性的（法律用语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 決定性的（法律用語）
• Hindi: निर्णायक (क़ानूनी संदर्भ में)
• Arabic: حاسم (في السياق القانوني)
• Bengali: নির্ণায়ক - নিষ্পত্তিমূলক (আইনি)
• Russian: диспозитивный - определяющий (в праве)
• Japanese: 決定的（けっていてき）（法律用語）
• Vietnamese: mang tính quyết định (pháp lý) - có tính chất phân xử
• Korean: 결정적인 (법률 용어) - 판결에 영향을 주는
• Turkish: sonuç belirleyici (hukuk)
• Urdu: فیصلہ کن (قانونی اصطلاح)
• Indonesian: bersifat menentukan (hukum)

Frases de Exemplo

The judge considered the dispositive facts before making a decision.

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A dispositive clause in the contract specified the payment terms.

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The lawyer filed a dispositive motion to end the case quickly.

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There was no dispositive evidence to settle the argument.

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If the court finds the clause to be dispositive, the case could end soon.

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That contract term just isn’t dispositive enough to make a real difference in court.

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