res·o·lu·tion /ˌre-zə-'lü-shən/ n
1: a formal expression of opinion, will, or intention voted by an official body (as a legislature) or assembled group see also concurrent resolution, joint resolution
2: an expression or document containing authorization usu. by a corporate board of directors of a particular act, transaction, agent, or representative
a corporate resolution authorizing counsel to bind the corporation to a settlement
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.