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fi⋅nal⋅i⋅ty

[fahy-nal-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. the state, quality, or fact of being final; conclusiveness or decisiveness.
2. something that is final; an ultimate act, utterance, belief, etc.

Origin:
1535–45; final + -ity
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fi·nal·i·ty   (fī-nāl'ĭ-tē, fə-)   
n.   pl. fi·nal·i·ties
  1. The condition or fact of being final.

  2. A final, conclusive, or decisive act or utterance.

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Main Entry: fi·nal·i·ty
Pronunciation: fI-'na-l&-tE, f&-
Function: noun
1 : the state or condition of being final
2 : the principle that appeals may only be taken from final orders or judgments
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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