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De*cide" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decided; p. pr. & vb. n. Deciding.] [L. dec&ī;dere; de- + caedere to cut, cut off; prob. akin to E. shed, v.: cf. F. décider. Cf. Decision.] 1. To cut off; to separate. [Obs.]
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Our seat denies us traffic here;
The sea, too near, decides us from the rest. Fuller.
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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.
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So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it. 1 Kings xx. 40.
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The quarrel toucheth none but us alone;
Betwixt ourselves let us decide it then. Shak.
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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.
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Who shall decide, when doctors disagree? Pope.
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