split decision

noun

: a decision in a boxing match reflecting a division of opinion among the referee and judges

Examples of split decision in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In any event, the split decision this week continues a now multi-month trend of no film placing #1 at both for two consecutive weeks. —

Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2024 Yang on Tuesday won a split decision against Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei. —

Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024 The split decision from Judge Joel Cohen came on the final day of arguments in the second stage of a civil trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. —

Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 July 2024 The split decision allows each of the candidates, who have long fought for Trump’s support, to claim his endorsement before the Aug. 6 primary election. —

Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for split decision

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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of split decision was in 1952

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“Split decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20decision. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.

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