Finality
/fəˈnælɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being final, conclusive, and binding, especially in legal judgments or transactions.
The finality of the court's decision prevented any further appeals.
- (n.) The principle that legal decisions should be definitive and not subject to indefinite reconsideration.
Finality ensures stability and predictability in the law.
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Commentary
Finality is crucial in law to prevent endless litigation, ensuring legal certainty and enforcement of decisions.
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