Dictionary entry

Determine (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

De‐ter″mine, v. i. 1. To come to an end; to end; to terminate.

He who has vented a pernicious doctrine or published an ill book must know that his life determine not together. South.

Estates may determine on future contingencies. Blackstone.

2. To come to a decision; to decide; to resolve; — often with on. “Determine on some course.” Shak.

He shall pay as the judges determine. Ex. xxi. 22.