---
title: "decision(before:)"
framework: cinematic
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "cinematic/cnscript-1ispe/decision(before:)"
---

# decision(before:)

The decision that occurs before the given time.

## Declaration

```swift
final func decision(before time: CMTime) -> CNDecision?
```

## Parameters

- `time`: The time representing an existing decision to find the previous decision.

## Return Value

Return Value A decision representing the decision that occurs before the given time.