split decision

noun

Boxing.

a decision of a bout on whose outcome the referee and judges did not unanimously agree.

split decision

noun

boxing the award of a fight on a majority verdict of the judges as opposed to a unanimous decision

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Word History and Origins

Origin of split decision¹

First recorded in 1945–50

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While Thursday’s split decision is a major setback for religious rights advocates, it does not finally settle the issue of religious charter schools.

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Fisher, 26, was knocked down for the first time in his career in his first fight with Allen, but was given a split decision win on the scorecards.

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Holmes won in a split decision to take Norton Sr.’s title.

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But Pacquiao had gotten too far ahead and won with a split decision.

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The Ukrainian claimed victory in the first encounter in May 2024 via a contentious split decision, but the result was more conclusive the second time around.

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split cane split-dollar insurance

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