decisive
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adjective B2- Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. · decisive vote· decisive battle
- Decided; definite; incontrovertible. · decisive victory
- Marked by promptness and decision, resolute; without hesitation. · decisive action· a decisive person
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I could name a score of cases in which it would have been decisive.”
“You see, sir, he is really dead,” said the doctor; “this burn in the heel is decisive.
To such perseverance in wilful self-deception Elizabeth would make no reply, and immediately and in silence withdrew; determined, that if he persisted in considering her repeated refusals as flattering encouragement, to apply to her father, whose negative might be uttered in such a manner as must be decisive, and whose behaviour at least could not be mistaken for the affectation and coquetry of an elegant female.
When the ladies returned to the drawing-room, there was little to be done but to hear Lady Catherine talk, which she did without any intermission till coffee came in, delivering her opinion on every subject in so decisive a manner as proved that she was not used to have her judgment controverted.
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