dirimir

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/diɾiˈmiɾ/
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To bring a dispute to a decision or formally dissolve a bond.
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Examples

  • El tribunal dirimió la disputa entre las empresas.
    The court settled the dispute between the companies.
  • El decreto dirimió la relación jurídica anterior.
    The decree ended the previous legal relationship.
  • La autoridad eclesiástica puede dirimir ciertos vínculos.
    The church authority may dissolve certain bonds.
  • Las partes acordaron dirimir sus diferencias por arbitraje.
    The parties agreed to resolve their differences through arbitration.
  • Solo un procedimiento formal podía dirimir el vínculo.
    Only a formal procedure could dissolve the bond.

Similar words

anular
deshacer
solventar
fallar
resolver
zanjar
disolver

Meanings

Settle a dispute

verb
conflict resolution
neutral
Bring a disagreement to a definite conclusion by decision or agreement.

Examples

  • El tribunal dirimió la disputa entre las empresas.
    The court settled the dispute between the companies.
  • Una comisión independiente dirimirá el conflicto.
    An independent commission will settle the conflict.
  • Las partes acordaron dirimir sus diferencias por arbitraje.
    The parties agreed to resolve their differences through arbitration.
  • El juez dirimió quién debía pagar los daños.
    The judge decided who should pay for the damage.
  • La votación dirimió el empate.
    The vote broke the tie.

Similar words

resolver
zanjar
solventar
fallar

Dissolve a bond

verb
law
neutral
Formally end a legal or similar tie between people or bodies.

Examples

  • La autoridad eclesiástica puede dirimir ciertos vínculos.
    The church authority may dissolve certain bonds.
  • El decreto dirimió la relación jurídica anterior.
    The decree ended the previous legal relationship.
  • La nulidad dirimió el vínculo matrimonial.
    The annulment dissolved the marriage bond.
  • El documento explica cómo dirimir ese compromiso legal.
    The document explains how to dissolve that legal commitment.
  • Solo un procedimiento formal podía dirimir el vínculo.
    Only a formal procedure could dissolve the bond.

Similar words

disolver
deshacer
anular

Etymology

From Latin dirimere, “to separate” or “put an end to”.

FAQ

What does dirimir mean?

To settle a dispute or formally dissolve a bond.

Who can dirimir a dispute?

A court, arbitrator or other decision maker may do so.

Can it concern a marriage?

Yes, it can mean dissolving a legal or religious bond.

Is it everyday conversation?

It is especially common in formal or legal contexts.

Where does it come from?

From Latin dirimere, “to separate”.

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