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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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
The second important point is that a federal court should generally refrain from generally enjoining (stopping) on a nationwide basis the enforcement of an Act of Congress until the court has determined with finality that Congress did in fact exceed its constitutional authority.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
There is something for everyone in Week 18, but most of everyone is searching for finality this weekend.
Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins fans probably won’t be too far from a TV remote over the next two days.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
And embracing that moment together because there’s a recognition of the finality of it.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Finality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finality. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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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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