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winning decision

[ˈwɪnɪŋ dɪˈsɪʒən]
nounpl: winning decisions
decisão vitoriosa
1. In boxing, a judgment awarded to a boxer when the fight goes the distance and one fighter is deemed to have won based on points
The champion retained his title by winning decision in the 12-round bout.
O campeão manteve seu título por decisão vitoriosa na luta de 12 rounds.
2. More broadly, a decision or ruling that results in victory for one party
The court's winning decision for the plaintiff set an important legal precedent.
A decisão vitoriosa da corte para o autor estabeleceu um precedente legal importante.
NYC Slang
decision W
Synonyms
decision victorypoints decisionscorecard victoryunanimous decisionsplit decision
Antonyms
knockoutTKOlosing decisiondrawtie

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão vitoriosa
Most common usage in boxing contexts
São Paulo
vitória por decisão
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
decisão vencedora
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it to the scorecards
go the distance
win on points
edge out a decision
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