decisions

NOUN

conclusion; resolution reached

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement arrangement choice compromise determination finding judgment opinion outcome resolution result ruling selection settlement verdict

STRONG

accommodation adjudication adjustment arbitration declaration end prearrangement preference reconciliation sentence showdown understanding

WEAK

adjudicature the call the nod

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause disagreement dissension indecision refusal source

WEAK

deferment deferral delay indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering

NOUN

strength of mind or will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determination resolution

STRONG

backbone decisiveness doggedness earnestness firmness fortitude grit obstinacy obstinance perseverance persistence pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolve seriousness spine stubbornness volition will

WEAK

decidedness iron will purposiveness will power

Antonyms

STRONG

cowardice flexibility idleness indolence irresolution unimportance weakness

WEAK

deferment deferral delay indecision indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering

Example Sentences

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The villicus of one of the decurions, who had an estate in the neighbourhood, was laying his miseries before the man of business of his employer.

From Callista : a Tale of the Third Century by Newman, John Henry

The Pompeians at last returned; but the decurions wished to make the restoration of the place a complete rejuvenation.

From The Wonders of Pompeii by Monnier, Marc

A very considerable item of revenue must have been found in the fee which all decurions, Augustales, and magistrates paid on entering on their office or dignity.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

I shall be glad, therefore, if at the next meeting of the decurions, you will lay before them the state of the law, and I hope you will do so briefly and modestly.

From Letters of the Younger Pliny, First Series — Volume 1 by Firth, John Benjamin

Although they were steadily rising in importance and in strength of organisation, the provincial Augustales always ranked after the decurions of a town.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel