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| disposition | |
| 1. n. The arrangement or placement of certain things. |  |
| The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops. | |
| 2. n. Tendency or inclination under given circumstances. | |
| I have little disposition now to do as you say. | |
| Salt has a disposition to dissolve in water. | |
| 3. n. Temperamental makeup or habitual mood. | |
| She has a sunny disposition. | |
| He has such a foul disposition. | |
| 4. n. Control over something. | |
| You will have full disposition of these funds. | |
| 5. n. (legal) Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another. | |
| The court ordered the disposition of all assets. | |
| Synonyms: assignment, conveyance | |
| 6. n. (legal) Final decision or settlement. | |
| The disposition of the case will be announced tomorrow. | |
| 7. n. (medicine) The destination of a patient after medical treatment such as surgery. | |
| The patient was given a disposition for outpatient care. | |
| 8. n. (music) The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord. | |
| This small harpsichord has a 1 x 4' disposition. | |
| 9. v. To remove or place in a different position. | |
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