adjective
- relating to or bringing about the settlement of an issue; conclusive
Usage: legal
Examples
- The DNA evidence was dispositive in proving the defendant’s innocence.
- The court found the witness testimony to be dispositive of the case.
- Her alibi provided dispositive proof that she was not at the scene.
- The contract clause was dispositive regarding liability issues.
- The judge ruled that the new evidence was dispositive and ended the trial.
- The dispositive motion resulted in summary judgment for the plaintiff.