1. A final decision by a court or administrative agency (the court’s determination of the issue). [Cases: Administrative Law and Procedure 489; Federal Civil Procedure 928. C.J.S. Public Administrative Law and Procedure §§ 147–148.]
initial determination. The first determination made by the Social Security Administration of a person’s eligibility for benefits. [Cases: Social Security and Public Welfare 8.5, 142.15, 175.25. C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 13, 75.]
2. The ending or expiration of an estate or interest in property, or of a right, power, or authority (the easement’s determination after four years). — determine, vb.
