resolution
a firm decision or settled statement
Roots
- re-: back, again, or backward motion
- solv / solut: loosen, solve, settle, or release
Other words with the solv / solut root
- dissolution: breaking apart or dissolving
- irresolute: unable to decide
- resolute: firmly decided
- resolve: to settle or decide firmly
- solve: to work out an answer
Resolution is the settled result: the question has been worked through into a decision or formal statement.
The committee passed a resolution after two hours of debate.