Decision
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
pructice, is a judgment given by a competent tribunal. The French lawyers cal] the opinions which they give on questions propounded to them, decisions.
Vide Inst. 1, 2, 8; Dig. 1, 2, 2.