This is the 8982nd most frequent Japanese word.
沙汰
"沙汰" means "judgment," "decision," "news," or "affair."
Here, '沙汰' refers to a decision or verdict, particularly one influenced by time and external factors.
時の沙汰を待つしかない。
We can only wait for the verdict of time.
In this sentence, '沙汰' is used to mean judgment or resolution regarding a major matter.
一大事に関する沙汰が下された。
A significant event has been resolved.
Here, '沙汰' refers to communications or decisions, implying that no further updates will come.