finality
noun
fi·nal·i·ty
fī-ˈna-lə-tē 
fə-
plural finalities
1
a
: the character or condition of being final, settled, irrevocable, or complete
b
: the condition of being at an ultimate point especially of development or authority
2
: something final
especially
: a fundamental fact, action, or belief
Examples of finality in a Sentence
“It won't work,” he said, with an air of finality.
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Then finality came in early May at a Marriott Courtyard in Washington, at the meeting with U.S. officials, including F.B.I. agents.
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Katie Benner, New York Times, 18 May 2024
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—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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Katie Benner, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Robert balks at Raymond’s order to repeat the crash at a higher speed, prompting his boss to cut him off with cold finality.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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“Finality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finality. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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finality
noun
fi·nal·i·ty
fī-ˈnal-ət-ē
fə-
plural finalities
1
: the character or state of being final, settled, or complete
2
: something final
Legal Definition
finality
noun
fi·nal·i·ty
fī-ˈna-lə-tē, fə-
1
: the state or condition of being final
2
: the principle that appeals may only be taken from final orders or judgments
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