decisiveness

decisiveness
    n 1: the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of
         character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness" [syn:
         {decisiveness}, {decision}] [ant: {indecision},
         {indecisiveness}]
    2: the quality of being final or definitely settled; "the
       finality of death" [syn: {finality}, {conclusiveness},
       {decisiveness}] [ant: {inconclusiveness}]
    

Decisive \De*ci*sive\, a. [Cf. F. d['e]cisif. See {Decision}.]
   1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or
      controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy;
      final; conclusive. "A decisive, irrevocable doom."
      --Bates. "Decisive campaign." --Macaulay. "Decisive
      proof." --Hallam.
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   2. Marked by promptness and decision.
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            A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive
            character.                            --J. Foster.

   Syn: Decided; positive; conclusive. See {Decided}. --
        {De*ci"sive*ly}, adv. -- {De*ci"sive*ness}, n.
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