finality

/faɪˈnæləti/

noun

  1. The state of being final, complete, and not able to be changed or undone.

    B2

    uncountable

    • "The finality of the decision surprised everyone."B2
    • "The court's ruling brought finality to a dispute that had continued for many years."C1
  2. A strong sense that something is decisive or conclusive.

    C1

    uncountable

    • "There was a sense of finality in her voice."B2
    • "There was a sense of finality when the curtain fell on the performance."B2
    • "His resignation gave finality to the process of transferring power."C1

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