RESOLUTION
resolution. 1.Parliamentary law. A main motion that formally expresses the sense, will, or
action of a deliberative assembly (esp. a legislative body). • A resolution is a highly formal kind of
main motion, often containing a preamble, and one or more resolving clauses in the form,
“Resolved, That….”
concurrent resolution.A resolution passed by one house and agreed to by the other. • It
expresses the legislature’s opinion on a subject but does not have the force of law.
joint resolution.A legislative resolution passed by both houses. • It has the force of law and is
subject to executive veto. [Cases: Statutes 22, 229. C.J.S. Statutes §§ 2, 28.]
simple resolution.A resolution passed by one house only. • It expresses the opinion or affects
the internal affairs of the passing house, but it does not have the force of law.
2. Formal action by a corporate board of directors or other corporate body authorizing a
particular act, transaction, or appointment. — Also termed corporate resolution.
shareholder resolution.A resolution by shareholders, usu. to ratify the actions of the board of
directors.
3. A document containing such an expression or authorization. [Blacks Law 8th]