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
  • Iit was clear that Chiefs fans missed seeing Suamataia and hoped to hear why the Chiefs had made the change to the offensive line for the game between 3-0 teams.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Cutting loose McDaniel would be expensive, too, and there’s no clear successor waiting in the wings.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Still, the final score was 31-14, a conclusive win for Ohio State, but hardly the embarrassment of Alabama-MSU.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And likewise, the evidence against attachment isn’t conclusive.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Dispositive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispositive. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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