Codetermine

/ˌkoʊdɪˈtɜrmin/ verb

Definition

To determine or decide something jointly with another person or group, sharing responsibility for the outcome.

Etymology

From 'co-' (together) and 'determine' (to decide). A verb form created from the noun 'codetermination,' following standard English patterns of converting nouns to verbs.

Kelly Says

This verb is the action behind codetermination—when multiple parties sit at the table together to shape a decision, they codetermine the result rather than having one person dictate.

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