Resolutiones

Resolutiones is a term that does not have a single, widely recognized meaning in English. In most contemporary English texts, the standard plural form is 'resolutions.' When 'resolutiones' appears, it is typically in one of two ways: as a Latin plural in scholarly or historical writing, or as a non-English spelling or transcription of 'resolutions' in translated or borrowed texts. There is no established field-wide definition for the word.

Etymology and linguistic background: The form resolutiones derives from the Latin resolutio, with the plural 'resolutiones' used in Latin to denote conclusions, determinations, or settlements. In modern Romance languages, the corresponding word is usually 'resoluciones' (Spanish) or 'risoluzioni' (Italian), not 'resolutiones.' In English-language scholarship, encountering the Latin plural may occur when translating or citing Latin or medieval legal and philosophical sources.

Context and usage notes: In practice, readers should treat 'resolutiones' as either a Latin plural or a typographical variant, rather than a distinct technical term. If you encounter it in a text, use the surrounding language and subject matter to decide whether it refers to multiple resolutions (decisions or conclusions) or simply reflects a borrowed form.

See also: Resolution, Resolutions, Resolutio, Latin plurals.