disposition

UK /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ US /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
noun 5verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

The way in which something or someone is disposed or disposed of (in any sense of those terms); thus:

The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops.

The departure was not unduly prolonged.[…]Within the door Mrs. Spoker hastily imparted to Mrs. Love a few final sentiments on the subject of Divine Intention in the disposition of buckets; farewells and last commiserations; a deep, guttural instigation to the horse; and the wheels of the waggonette crunched heavily away into obscurity.

2

The way in which something or someone is disposed or disposed of (in any sense of those terms); thus:

You will have full disposition of these funds.

Seduced at the age of 10 by a famous sodomist named Duplessis, he had since been at the disposition of a number of homosexual persons, including officers, priests, and marquises.

3

The way in which something or someone is disposed or disposed of (in any sense of those terms); thus:

The court ordered the disposition of all assets.

4

The way in which something or someone is disposed or disposed of (in any sense of those terms); thus:

The disposition of the case will be announced tomorrow.

5

The way in which something or someone is disposed or disposed of (in any sense of those terms); thus:

The patient was given a disposition for outpatient care, as ward admission was not indicated.

verb

1

To remove or place in a different position.

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