De*cide" , v. i. To determine; to form a definite opinion; to come to a conclusion; to give decision; as, the court decided in favor of the
defendant.
Who shall decide, when doctors disagree?
Pope.
De*cide" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decided; p. pr. & vb.
n. Deciding.]
[L.
decīdere; de-
+ caedere to cut, cut off; prob. akin to E. shed, v.: cf. F. décider. Cf. Decision.] 1. To cut off; to separate. [Obs.]
Our seat denies
us traffic here;
The sea, too near,
decides us from the rest.
Fuller. 2. To bring to a termination, as a question, controversy,
struggle, by giving the victory to one side or party; to render judgment concerning; to determine; to settle.
So shall thy
judgment be; thyself hast decided it.
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Kings xx. 40. The quarrel toucheth none but us alone;
Betwixt ourselves let us decide it then.
Shak.
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