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独断

Making a unilateral or arbitrary decision.

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Other forms

独断する verb
独断的 na-adjective
独断で adverb
Noun, Suru verb

On Your Own / Unilaterally

Describes the act of deciding matters unilaterally without consulting others.

Example

重要 な こと を 独断 し ては いけない 。

You shouldn't make important decisions on your own like that.

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独断
どくだん
Making a unilateral or arbitrary decision.
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