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1 Decision
subs.Resolve, purpose: P. and V. γνώμη, ἡ, βούλευμα, τό, βουλή, ἡ, V. γνῶμα, τό; see Determination.Decree: P. and V. ψήφισμα, τό, P. δόγμα, τό, διαγνώμη, ἡ.Finding, sentence: P. ἀπόφασις, ἡ.Give a decision against (in an arbitration): P. καταδιαιτᾶν (gen. or absol.).Give a decision in favour of: P. ἀποδιαιτᾶν (gen.).Come to a decision: P. διαψηφίζεσθαι; see Decide.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Decision
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2 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) κρατώ2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) κρατώ3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) κρατώ4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) αντέχω,βαστώ5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) κρατώ6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) περιέχω,χωρώ7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) κρατώ9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) θεωρώ,υποστηρίζω11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) περιμένω(στο τηλέφωνο)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) κρατώ(νότα)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) φυλάγω23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) αμπάρι -
3 Verdict
subs.Legal decision: P. and V. δίκη, ἡ.Secure a verdict: P. δίκην αἱρεῖν, καταδικάζεσθαι.Secure a verdict against a person: P. δίκην καταδικάζεσθαι (gen.), or omit δίκην, Ar. and P. αἱρεῖν (acc.).Have a verdict against one: use v.: P. and V. ἁλίσκεσθαι.Deliver a verdict against a person: see Condemn.Deliver a verdict in a person's favour: see Acquit.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Verdict
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4 appeal
[ə:pi:l] 1. verb1) ((often with to) to ask earnestly for something: She appealed (to him) for help.) κάνω έκκληση2) (to take a case one has lost to a higher court etc; to ask (a referee, judge etc) for a new decision: He appealed against a three-year sentence.) κάνω έφεση3) ((with to) to be pleasing: This place appeals to me.) αρέσω2. noun1) ((the act of making) a request (for help, a decision etc): The appeal raised $500 for charity; a last appeal for help; The judge rejected his appeal.) έκκληση, έφεση2) (attraction: Music holds little appeal for me.) γοητεία• -
5 Sentence
subs.Grammatically: P. ῥῆμα, τό.Condemnation: P. κατάγνωσις, ἡ.Sentence of death: V. ψῆφος ὀλεθρία (Æsch., Theb. 198).Sentence of condemnation: P. ἡ καθαιροῦσα ψῆφος (Lys. I33).Pass sentence against: see Condemn.——————v. trans.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Sentence
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6 Vote
subs.Decree: P. and V. ψήφισμα, τό, ψῆφος, ἡ.Motion, proposal: Ar. and P. γνώμη, ἡ.Decision: P. διαψήφισις, ἡ.Vote by show of hands: P. χειροτονία, ἡ, διαχειροτονία, ἡ.Put the vote, v.: P. ψῆφον ἐπάγειν.Put to the vote: P. ἐπιψηφίζειν (acc.).Put the vote to: P. ψῆφον διδόναι (dat.) (Dem. 1303).Cast one's vote: P. and V. ψῆφον φέρειν, ψῆφον τίθεσθαι.Cast one's vote in favour of: P. and V. ψῆφον προστίθεσθαι (dat.).Verdict where the votes are equal, subs.: ἰσόψηφος δίκη, ἡ (Æsch., Eum. 795).Manufacturing votes, adj.: V. ψηφοποιός (Soph., Aj. 1135).——————v. trans.Ar. and P. ψηφίζεσθαι (acc.).V. intrans. P. and V. ψῆφον φέρειν, ψῆφον τίθεσθαι, ψηφίζεσθαι (rare V.), P. διαψηφίζεσθαι.Vote by show of hands: Ar. and P. χειροτονεῖν, P. διαχειροτονεῖν.They voted against ( the letter) being sent: P. ἀπεψηφίσαντο (τὴν ἐπιστολὴν) μὴ πέμπειν (Dem. 396).Vote for a person's acquittal: P. ἀποχειροτονεῖν (gen.), ἀποψηφίζεσθαι (gen.).Vote for a person's condemnation: P. καταψηφίζεσθαι (gen.), καταχειροτονεῖν (gen.).Vote in addition: P. προσψηφίζεσθαι (absol.).Vote on a person's side: Ar. συμψηφίζεσθαι (dat.).Voting on a person's side, adj.: P. σύμψηφος, ὁμόψηφος.Having equal rights of voting: P. and V. ἰσόψηφος.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Vote
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7 judg(e)ment
1) (the decision of a judge in a court of law: It looked as if he might be acquitted but the judgement went against him.) απόφαση (δικαστηρίου)2) (the act of judging or estimating: Faulty judgement in overtaking is a common cause of traffic accidents.) κρίση3) (the ability to make right or sensible decisions: You showed good judgement in choosing this method.) κρίση, ευθυκρισία4) ((an) opinion: In my judgement, he is a very good actor.) γνώμη -
8 judg(e)ment
1) (the decision of a judge in a court of law: It looked as if he might be acquitted but the judgement went against him.) απόφαση (δικαστηρίου)2) (the act of judging or estimating: Faulty judgement in overtaking is a common cause of traffic accidents.) κρίση3) (the ability to make right or sensible decisions: You showed good judgement in choosing this method.) κρίση, ευθυκρισία4) ((an) opinion: In my judgement, he is a very good actor.) γνώμη -
9 overrule
[əuvə'ru:l](to go against a judgement that has already been made: The judge overruled the previous decision.) ανατρέπω -
10 pro
I [prəu](short for professional.)II [prəu](the arguments for and against: Let's hear all the pros and cons before we make a decision.) τα υπέρ και τα κατά
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