disposition
IPA: dɪspʌzˈɪʃʌn
noun
- The way in which something or someone is disposed or disposed of (in any sense of those terms); thus:
- Control over something, or the results produced by the exercise of such control; thus:
- The arrangement or placement of certain things.
- Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things.
- (law) Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another.
- (law) Final decision or settlement.
- (medicine) The destination of a patient after medical treatment, especially after emergency triage, first line treatment, or surgery; the choice made for the next venue of care.
- (music) The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord.
- Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.
- temperament, temperamental makeup or habitual mood.
- (law) Provision; clause.
verb
- To remove or place in a different position.
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Examples of "disposition" in Sentences
- The disposition of the lawsuit is unknown.
- He was of a serious and rather morose disposition.
- Humbug, for instance was of a miserable disposition.
- His name remains a byword for a choleric disposition.
- Such is the nature of youth and a voracious disposition.
- He is known as being amiable and friendly in disposition.
- The disposition of the revenue from forfeiture is determined by law.
- The committee will decide upon the ultimate disposition of the shares.
- Resolution of the dispute and final disposition of the barge is unknown.
- As a general rule the employee has to be at the disposition of the employer.
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