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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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Even that can be discussed in a way that’s not to bring finality to that players game but to leave room to see how that player responds and let’s watch the journey of that player.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Along the same lines, as much respect and admiration the Bills have for 2024 starting safety Damar Hamlin, there was a sense of finality when they were asked about his future with the Bills at the NFL Combine.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In instances of society worsening our chances of survival, the minute hand is moved closer to the midnight finality.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finality
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“Finality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finality. Accessed 17 Apr. 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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