Determination

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act of determining, or the state of being determined..

Definitions by Sense

1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
2. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
3. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.
4. (countable) The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
5. (countable) That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
6. A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
7. (law, otherwise obsolete) Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

Example Sentences

Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.

The tribunal has reached a determination in respect of this matter.

a determination of blood to the head

If a lease is determined by notice, forfeiture or frustration, all incumbrances will normally end automatically with the determination of the lease and can therefore be ignored.

So should that beauty which you hold in lease Find no determination: then you were Yourself again after yourself's decease […]

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