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dispositive

/dɪˈspɒzɪtɪv/

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noun

Erklärung, Stellungnahme

A document that communicates the general stance taken by some organization or nation on a particular issue.

Examples :

"Thereafter the court ruled unanimously in paragraph 2c of its dispositif that threat or use of force by means of nuclear weapons is contrary to the UN charter and is unlawful."

Danach entschied das Gericht einstimmig in Absatz 2c seiner Erklärung, dass die Drohung oder der Einsatz von Gewalt durch Atomwaffen gegen die UN-Charta verstößt und rechtswidrig ist.

politics government nation organization statement communication

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noun

Apparat, Anordnung

According to Michel Foucault, the aggregate of institutional, physical and administrative mechanisms and knowledge structures that enhance and maintain the exercise of power within society.

Examples :

"The school's system of detention, grades, and mandated curriculum acts as a dispositive, shaping student behavior and reinforcing the authority of the administration. "

Das System der Nachsitzen, Noten und vorgeschriebenen Lehrpläne der Schule fungiert als Apparat, der das Verhalten der Schüler formt und die Autorität der Verwaltung verstärkt.

politics government philosophy society organization theory state structure

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adjective

Verfügend, regelnd

Intending to or resulting in disposition (disposing of or settling a matter).

Examples :

"We were unable to produce any dispositive evidence to support our case."

Wir konnten keine verfügenden Beweise zur Untermauerung unseres Falls vorlegen.

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