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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The finality was nowhere near as abrupt as the time Bill Mazeroski’s homer over left fielder Yogi Berra’s head on a pitch by Ralph Terry. —Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

The film leaves us with no easy answers, no sense of finality about this family and the project of gentrification that is rewriting the culture of Miami. —Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024

This article will explore IRC 6501, its connection to Form 4810, and why and how a prompt assessment request may be beneficial for estates or taxpayers seeking finality on their tax liabilities. —Ashley Case, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

Billy Joel Announces 2025 US Stadium Concerts With Sting, Stevie Nicks For one employee in particular, watching the special actually brought a degree of finality to their time working at The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the stress-inducing news cycle that surrounded the show’s end. —Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French finalité, from final final entry 1 + -ité -ity

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

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