noun
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a deliberating or considering carefully (as to select a right, appropriate path, course).
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the act of making up one's mind about something; decision.
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the act of deciding or settling a dispute or question by giving a judgement; decision.
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an evidence that corroborates.
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the act of defecting, trying to defend, establishing or trying to establish, one's view, arguement, etc. are correct and justifiable.