[Vocabulary] resolution with prepositions

[ngocyen1981]

can you tell me the diffrence between resolution of, resolution to and resolution on, as in the following sentences:
- Both countries called for the peaceful resolution of the border dispute.
- Diplomats are hoping for a speedy resolution to the crisis.
- A resolution on Ukrainian independence was adopted by the Supreme Soviet.
many thanks!

 

[5jj]

- Both countries called for the peaceful resolution of the border dispute.
- Diplomats are hoping for a speedy resolution to the crisis.
- A resolution on Ukrainian independence was adopted by the Supreme Soviet.[FONT=verdana,geneva,lucida,'lucida grande',arial,helvetica,sans-serif]

[/FONT] There is no difference between 'of' and 'to' in my opinion. In your first two sentences, 'resolution' means 'solution, answer'.
In the third sentence, resolution means 'statement of opinion/decision/intent'. 'On' is correct, but 'about' is possible.

 

[Khosro]

- Both countries called for the peaceful resolution of the border dispute.
- Diplomats are hoping for a speedy resolution to the crisis.
- A resolution on Ukrainian independence was adopted by the Supreme Soviet.[FONT=verdana,geneva,lucida,'lucida grande',arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva,lucida,'lucida grande',arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/FONT] There is no difference between 'of' and 'to' in my opinion. In your first two sentences, 'resolution' means 'solution, answer'.
In the third sentence, resolution means 'statement of opinion/decision/intent'. 'On' is correct, but 'about' is possible.

Though fivejedjon is quite right about it, I think that there is a reason why "to" is used in the second sentence. "speedy" as an adjective for resolution might make it more suitable to use "to" instead of "of". "to" implies a sense of direction which is appropriate for "speedy".