Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Making a Decision 1
Here you will learn some English words related to making a decision, such as "appeal", "adjudge", and "absolute".
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accountability
[noun]
the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons
acquittal
[noun]
an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with
to adjudicate
[verb]
to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute
adjudication
[noun]
the act or process of making a formal decision about who is right in an argument or dispute
adjudicator
[noun]
someone who makes a formal decision about who is right in an argument or dispute
appeal
[noun]
(law) the procedure of formally asking a higher court to dismiss and reverse the decision made by a lower court
to appeal
[verb]
to make a formal request to change a decision that has been made by an authority such as a referee
appellant
[noun]
a person who appeals in a higher court against a decision made in a lower court
appellate court
[noun]
a special court that people can appeal against the decisions of lower courts
to award
[verb]
to make a formal decision to give someone something valuable as a result of their deeds
beggars cannot be choosers
[sentence]
used to suggest that in a state of desperation, one must accept whatever is available, rather than being selective or demanding
between the devil and the deep blue sea
[phrase]
in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome
to be one's own master / mistress
[phrase]
to do what one pleases, free of control and interference of others
blind test
[noun]
a way of making a decision about a product's popularity or distinguishing features by trying different products, usually without knowing their name in order to state ones opinions or preferences
buyer’s market
[phrase]
a situation in which supply exceeds demand that gives buyers an advantage in terms of price and choice
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