Definition of "dispositive" in English

adjective

1. Intending to, resulting in, or capable of disposition (disposing, disposing of, or settling a matter).

   • We were unable to produce any dispositive evidence to support our case.

2. (Euro-English or non-native speakers' English) Being a statutory provision not mandatory to the parties, as in ius dispositivum.

3. (obsolete) By natural disposition, having such an inclination.

noun

1. Alternative form of dispositif.