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determination Definition

de·ter·mi·na·tion (dē tʉr′mi nā′s̸hən, di-)

noun

  1. a determining or being determined (in all senses of the verb)
  2. a decision arrived at by thought and investigation; conclusion
  3. a firm intention
  4. the quality of being resolute; firmness of purpose
  5. Law the ending of an estate or of an interest or right in property

Etymology: L determinatio

determination Synonyms

determination

n.

  1. The act of determining

    ascertainment, perception, measurement, resolution; see judgment 2, 3.

  2. Firmness of mind

    resolution, resoluteness, persistence, certainty, dogmatism, stubbornness, obstinacy, resolve, certitude, decision, assurance, conviction, purpose, intrepidity, boldness, fixity of purpose, hardihood, tenacity, courage, independence, self-confidence, purposefulness, coolness, fortitude, constancy, steadfastness, self-assurance, firmness, dauntlessness, self-reliance, nerve, heart, bravery, fearlessness, valor, intransigence, will, willpower, firmness of purpose, single-mindedness, energy, vigor, stamina, perseverance, strength of will, undauntedness, brave front, bold front, stout heart, mettle, firm faith, enterprise, drive, doggedness, backbone, guts*, spunk*, grit*, pluck*, a stiff upper lip*; see also confidence 2.

    Antonyms hesitation*, vacillation, irresolution.

determination Law Definition

n

A final ruling by a court or agency; the cessation of an interest in property or of a power granted by law.
determination Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • appeal: They should have reissued the notices of determination to the liquidator ( paragraph 7.4 ) and sought a valid determination of the open appeals.
  • dispute: Such a decree would thus, in my opinion, have no effect on the final determination of the dispute by the arbiter.
  • parameter: The determination of water quality parameters to be changed and duration between any changes are key requirements for achieving optimum plumbosolvency control.

Possessives

  • adjudicator: But the adjudicator's determination is capable of being reopened in subsequent proceedings.

Converse of object

  • pend: The court served the interim ASBO pending the determination of the application for the full ASBO.
  • underestimate: It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment and to underestimate the determination of the Negro.
  • await: This has taken account of planning applications awaiting determination on a range of brownfield sites.
  • show: The second half looked more promising for Windsor with them showing great determination to level the score.

Adjective modifier

  • dogged: That's what's required and a dogged determination to believe in yourself and your project.
  • steely: But below stairs there is a steely determination to avoid waste.
  • sheer: His courage and sheer determination to succeed are inspirational.
  • grim: With a grim yet somewhat optimistic determination, DD piloted the car through the narrow lanes west of Bury.
  • single-minded: Apart from those was his greatest asset of all a cold, ruthless and single-minded determination which ruled his long and lonely life.
  • renewed: The charity aims to boost guests ' self-belief so that they can start the New Year with renewed determination to overcome their problems.

Noun used with modifier

  • pre-tenancy: Pre-tenancy determination forms are available from the Customer Accounts section.
  • radiocarbon: Results The radiocarbon determinations are summarized in the table below.
  • self-: As against the Bolsheviks ' program demand for the right of nations to self- determination, they called for national cultural autonomy.
  • self: I think that if we follow some very basic and simple guidelines then we will not violate another right to self determination.
  • eligibility: Is trying to spending in each county rules were colorado home insurance owner drawn eligibility determinations are.
  • sex: Sex determination in just six weeks, pregnancy test included in.. .
determination Quotes

What is character but the determination of incident? What is incident but the illustration of character?

—James, Henry