Decide

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vt To cut off; to Separate.

II. Decide ·vi To Determine; to form a definite opinion; to come to a conclusion; to give decision; as, the court decided in favor of the defendant.

III. Decide ·vt 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.