Ultimate
/ˈʌltɪmət/
Definitions
- (adj.) Final or last in a sequence or process.
The ultimate decision rests with the board of directors.
- (adj.) Being the best achievable or most extreme of its kind.
This is the ultimate guide to contract law.
Forms
- ultimately
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Commentary
'Ultimate' often emphasizes conclusiveness or superiority; in legal contexts, it can denote final authority or the most significant circumstance.
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