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
Example Sentences
“It won't work,” he said, with an air of finality.
Recent Examples on the Web Though there’s a sense of finality in Episode 10 and satisfaction with how far these characters have come since Season 1, there’s much to be explored next season: Yes, more of Devi’s love life, but also what the gang gets up to in their senior year. 
Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 The finality of their decisions, while not a surprise, still hit hard. Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2022 When the final whistle sounded, Grayslake Central (14-7-2) felt the finality of the defeat to the Knights (25-0-1), with the players in various states of emotion due to their unexpected run. Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, 5 Nov. 2021 To many, twilight suggests finality: the end of a day, the end of a career, the end of a life. Bonnie Tsui, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2021 While the idea has become a bit of a punchline, some recent outings have taken on a rare sense of finality. Jim Ryan, Forbes, 26 June 2022 This will not be the finality of our seasons from here on out. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 28 May 2022 That was answered on Tuesday, but not with finality. Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2022 Hughes’s rocket crashed into the dust with absolute finality. Kelly Weill, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2022 See More
Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 The finality of their decisions, while not a surprise, still hit hard. Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2022 When the final whistle sounded, Grayslake Central (14-7-2) felt the finality of the defeat to the Knights (25-0-1), with the players in various states of emotion due to their unexpected run. Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, 5 Nov. 2021 To many, twilight suggests finality: the end of a day, the end of a career, the end of a life. Bonnie Tsui, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2021 While the idea has become a bit of a punchline, some recent outings have taken on a rare sense of finality. Jim Ryan, Forbes, 26 June 2022 This will not be the finality of our seasons from here on out. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 28 May 2022 That was answered on Tuesday, but not with finality. Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2022 Hughes’s rocket crashed into the dust with absolute finality. Kelly Weill, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2022 See More 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-ˈna-lə-tē
: the condition of being final or complete
the finality of the decision
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
finalities
noun
as in eventualities
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