Decide that vs Decide on that

Both "decide that" and "decide on that" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Decide that" is used when making a decision or choice, while "decide on that" is used when finalizing or settling on a particular option or idea.

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Decide that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when making a decision or choice about something. It is followed by the specific action or choice being made.

Examples:

I have decided that I will go to the party.
She decided that she would take the job offer.
They decided that it was time to move to a new city.

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Decide that the in-service conformity testing of an engine system family is satisfactory and not take any further action;
Decide that the data provided is insufficient to reach a decision and request additional information and test data from the manufacturer;
Your mother does not get to decide that.
The Member States can decide that individually.
Civil rights leaders and the ACLU decide that Colvin is not the best foot forward and stand down.
Where the competent authorities decide that an application is inadmissible, they shall inform the applicant without delay.
Decide that the in-service conformity of an engine system family is unsatisfactory and proceed to the measures referred to in paragraph 9.3 of this Regulation and in paragraph 9 of this annex.
The Association Council may decide that paragraph 1 shall apply to other multilateral conventions in this field.
Member States may decide that the Community licence shall also be valid for national transport operations.
The Bureau may decide that an exceptionally important debate be translated and published in some or all official languages.
Member States may decide that investment firms comply with this obligation by transmitting the client limit order to a regulated market and/or MTF.
We may decide that, despite every effort, this Constitution is neither transparent nor comprehensible.
Where the competent authorities decide that an application is inadmissible, they shall inform the applicant without delay.
Directive 2005/60/EC allows Member States to decide that financial activities of that kind fall outside its scope.
It also narrows the discretion for Member States to decide that their own domestic language is customary in the sphere of finance.
Irrespective of paragraph 5, the competent authority of dispatch may decide that more time is needed in order to receive further information or documentation from the notifier.
On the basis of this report the competent authority may decide that validation by an independent expert is necessary.
You do not get to decide that this is the moment to end our marriage.
Well, Marcel shall be able to decide that for himself.
5. Member States may decide that registers may be replaced by the documents used for deliveries, on which the customs authorities have certified the date of loading.

Alternatives:

choose that
opt for that
make a decision that
select that
pick that

Decide on that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when finalizing or settling on a particular option or idea. It is followed by the specific option or idea being chosen.