finality

American  

[fahy-nal-i-tee] / faɪˈnæl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

finalities

1. the state, quality, or fact of being final; conclusiveness or decisiveness.

2. something that is final; an ultimate act, utterance, belief, etc.

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finality British  

/ faɪˈnælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the condition or quality of being final or settled; conclusiveness

   the finality of death

2. a final or conclusive act

3. metaphysics the doctrine of the efficacy of final causes Compare teleology

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Etymology

Origin of finality

First recorded in 1535–45; final + -ity

Example Sentences

After the Fed's last rate-setting meeting in March, Powell vowed he would not leave his post as a Fed governor "until the investigation is well and truly over, with transparency and finality."

From Barron's

Still, he wondered about the finality of Vance’s death, given that other characters who left the show have been shipped off, gone but not gone.

From Los Angeles Times

Powell also said he has “no intention of leaving the board until the investigation is well and truly over with transparency and finality.”

From Barron's

Powell also said he has “no intention of leaving the board until the investigation is well and truly over with transparency and finality.”

From Barron's

"They are continuing to process what happened and are struggling with the finality of the situation," she said.

From BBC