1An official or legal decision or ruling made by a judge, arbitrator, or similar authority.
仲裁人の裁決が両者にとって最終決定となった。
The arbitrator's ruling became the final decision for both parties.
合意に達しなかったため、裁決が下された。
Because they couldn't reach an agreement, a decision was issued.
その国際裁判所の裁決は重要な先例となった。
The decision of that international court became an important precedent.