decession

/dɪˈsɛʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of making a decision, especially a difficult or important one.

“The company’s decision to downsize was met with a period of indecision, known as a decession, before the board finally made a choice.”

2. noun

A period of hesitation or uncertainty before a decision is made.

“After weighing the pros and cons, she entered a state of decession before finally choosing the right course of action.”

Synonyms

  • dilemma
  • hesitation

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • resolution