Decidere
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
L In old English law. To decide; to put an end to; to fall, or fall to; to remain to; to escheat In the civil law. To decide; to determine judicially.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. To decide; to determine, or put an end to. Bract, fol. 1 b. To fall, or fall to; to remain to; to escheat. Bract, fol. 84 b. Stat. Quia Emptores, c. 2.