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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
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. Marked by promptness and
decision.
A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. J. Foster. Syn. -- Decided; positive; conclusive. See Decided. -- | ||||||||