final

Definitions

1. 1.Conclusive; decisive; as, a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue.
2. 2.Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view. Final cause. See under Cause. Final is now appropriated to that which brings with it an end; as, a final adjustment; the final judgment, etc. Conclusive implies the closing of all discussion, negotiation, etc.; as, a conclusive argument or fact; a conclusive arrangement. In using ultimate, we have always reference to something earlier or proceeding; as when we say, a temporary reverse may lead to an ultimate triumph. The statements which a man finally makes at the close of a negotiation are usually conclusive as to his ultimate intentions and designs.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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