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Common collocations with resolution in American Collocation

resolution noun

US /ˌrezəˈluʃ(ə)n/

make a resolution

propose
put forward
submit
table

A resolution tabled by the European Union was backed by 54 members of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

accept a resolution

approve
endorse
enforce
pass
sign up to
vote for

The United Reformed Church has passed a resolution to operate the Fairtrade scheme.

discuss a resolution

consider
debate
negotiate

The European Parliament will debate an emergency resolution from the Fisheries Committee calling for more scientific evaluation.

oppose a resolution

block
dispute
oppose
reject
veto

Russia has threatened to veto the resolution if it comes to a vote.

take action on the basis of a resolution

adopt
implement

Bush claimed that Saddam had failed to implement several UN resolutions.

without violence or arguments

amicable
harmonious
non-violent
peaceful

South Korea believes that there are “favourable grounds for a peaceful resolution” of the crisis.

quick

speedy
swift

We hope that this offer of talks indicates that the employers share our desire for a swift resolution to the dispute.

conflict
crisis
disagreement
dispute

Staff are trained in the basic tenets of good governance, and conflict resolution.