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Decide De*cide", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decided; p. pr. & vb. n. Deciding.] [L. dec[=i]dere; de- + caedere to cut, cut off; prob. akin to E. shed, v.: cf. F. d[ e]cider. Cf. Decision.] 1. To cut off; to separate. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Our seat denies us traffic here; The sea, too near, decides us from the rest. --Fuller. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it. --1 Kings xx. 40. [1913 Webster]

The quarrel toucheth none but us alone; Betwixt ourselves let us decide it then. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Decide 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. [1913 Webster]

Who shall decide, when doctors disagree? --Pope. [1913 Webster]