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dispositive

/dɪˈspɒzɪtɪv/

Meanings
noun
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."
politics government nation organization statement communication
noun
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. "
politics government philosophy society organization theory state structure

Related Words

Illustration unanimously

unanimously adverb

/juːˈnænɪməsli/ /wəˈnænɪməsli/

In a unanimous manner; without objection.

"The jury decided unanimously to convict the defendant."

Illustration reinforcing

reinforcing verb

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/ /ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsɪŋ/

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

Illustration communicates

communicates verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪts/ /kəˈmjunɪkeɪts/

To impart

"The teacher communicates the lesson's objectives to the students at the start of each class. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration disposition

disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

Illustration administration

administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

Illustration administrative

administrative adjective

/ədˈmɪ.nɪs.tɹəˌtɪv/ /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/

Of or relating to administering or administration.

"The school's administrative staff handles student records and schedules. "

Illustration thereafter

thereafter adverb

/ˌðeəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tɚ/

After that, from then on; thenceforth.

"He left; thereafter we never met again."

Illustration institutional

institutional adjective

/-ʃnəl/

Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.

"The institutional rules of the school were very strict. "

Illustration structures

structures noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərz/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration mechanisms

mechanisms noun

/ˈmekənɪzəmz/ /ˈmekənɪsm̩z/

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

"The bicycle's braking mechanisms allow the rider to safely slow down and stop. "