adj
dispositive
Dispositive (adj) means intending to, resulting in, or capable of disposition (disposing, disposing of, or settling a matter).
adj
1
Intending to, resulting in, or capable of disposition (disposing, disposing of, or settling a matter).
2
Being a statutory provision not mandatory to the parties, as in ius dispositivum.
3
By natural disposition, having such an inclination.
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Etymology
From Middle French dispositif and its source, Latin dispositus. Compare Piedmontese dispositiv.
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What is the meaning of dispositive?
"dispositive" (adj) means intending to, resulting in, or capable of disposition (disposing, disposing of, or settling a matter).
What are the different meanings of dispositive?
"dispositive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Intending to, resulting in, or capable of disposition (disposing, disposing of, or settling a matter); 2. Being a statutory provision not mandatory to the parties, as in ius dispositivum; 3. By natural disposition, having such an inclination.