split decision
noun
: a decision in a boxing match reflecting a division of opinion among the referee and judges
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That decision was upheld in 2014 by a split decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The first couple of fights had controversial scorecards – the first was a split decision for Taylor, and the second, despite Taylor being deducted a point and landing 107 fewer punches, resulted in a unanimous victory for Taylor.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
The foundation for Friday night was first poured in April 2022, when Taylor won the opener via split decision.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Because of the split decision, caused partially by Justice Amy Coney Barrett recusing herself for an undisclosed reason, the lower court’s ruling blocking the state from establishing the religious charter school stood.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The first couple of fights had controversial scorecards – the first was a split decision for Taylor, and the second, despite Taylor being deducted a point and landing 107 fewer punches, resulted in a unanimous victory for Taylor.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
The foundation for Friday night was first poured in April 2022, when Taylor won the opener via split decision.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Because of the split decision, caused partially by Justice Amy Coney Barrett recusing herself for an undisclosed reason, the lower court’s ruling blocking the state from establishing the religious charter school stood.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
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“Split decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20decision. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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