Ultimate Decision
/ˈʌltɪmət dɪˈsɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) A final and conclusive determination made by a court or lawful authority that resolves the issues in dispute.
The court's ultimate decision ended the lengthy litigation.
- (n.) The highest level of adjudication or ruling from which no further appeal exists.
The ultimate decision of the supreme court is binding on all lower courts.
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- ultimate decisions
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Commentary
The phrase "ultimate decision" emphasizes finality and conclusiveness in legal rulings; it is often used to distinguish from interlocutory or preliminary decisions.
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