Pertaining to the end or conclusion; last; terminating; ultimate; as, the final day of a school term. Yet despair not of his final pardon. Milton.
Conclusive; decisive; as, a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue.
Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view. Final cause. See under Cause.
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