Finalized
/ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Formally completed and made effective especially of a legal agreement or document.
The contract was finalized after both parties signed it.
Forms
- finalize
- finalizes
- finalizing
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Commentary
Used primarily to denote the stage at which legal documents or agreements are formally concluded and legally binding.
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