The phrase "decision states" refers to the different possibilities or outcomes that can happen as a result of making a decision. It means the different options or situations that may occur based on the choices we make. Full definition
A series of provisions in the new education law encourage the use of evidence to inform the kinds of decisions states are now empowered to make. (educationnext.org)
The real question is what decisions states make over the next four years. (gse.harvard.edu)
Recent court decisions stated that messages sent by SMS, MMS or instant messaging all had to be included in the discovery process. (lamiroy.com)