to make a judgment, especially after deliberation
to resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
to cause someone to come to a decision
To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
To interpose a demurrer.
To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk
An act of hesitation as to proceeding; a scruple; also, a suspension of action or decision; a pause, a stop.