resoluties

Resoluties are formal decisions or expressions of will issued by individuals or organizations, often recorded in official documents. The term is used in some languages as a direct equivalent of “resolutions,” and in English the plural form is commonly “resolutions,” though “resoluties” can appear in certain translations or contexts. Resoluts may be binding or non-binding depending on the governing framework and the nature of the issuing body.

Common contexts for resoluties include legislative and international settings, corporate governance, and personal or organizational declarations. Legislative bodies and international organizations issue resolutions to state positions, authorize actions, or set policy. For example, a United Nations Security Council resolution may authorize measures to address a threat, while General Assembly resolutions often express opinions or establish standards. In corporations and other organizations, board or shareholder resolutions authorize specific actions such as entering contracts, approving budgets, or appointing officers.

The structure of a resolution typically includes formal language and may feature preambular statements that describe context or rationale and operative clauses that specify what is being decided or recommended. In many traditions, the text begins with a title and date, uses terms like “whereas” or “be it resolved,” and concludes with signatures or official seals. The effect of a resolution depends on its legal or procedural context: it may create binding obligations, establish internal authority, or articulate policy positions.

Etymologically, the word derives from Latin resolutio, meaning a solving or determination. Related terms include edict, statute, ordinance, and decree, which differ in authority and scope across jurisdictions.