finality

[ fahy-nal-i-tee ]

/ faɪˈnæl ɪ ti /

the state, quality, or fact of being final; conclusiveness or decisiveness.

something that is final; an ultimate act, utterance, belief, etc.

Origin of finality

First recorded in 1535–45; final + -ity

The use of “targeted” lends a smell of precision and, therefore, brevity, finality.

What Did You Do in the Targeted Action, Daddy? |John McWhorter |September 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The finality of standardized exams, effectively tracks out some students, whose best second option is vocational school.

Egypt, As Protests Rage, School Begins |Lauren Bohn |September 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
A guilty plea with a sentence of life would bring much desired closure and finality.

Jared Loughner’s Legal Options Examined |Gerald L. Shargel |August 6, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Without the finality of a funeral, how do you mourn—or celebrate?

Ariel Sharon's Twilight Zone |Lynn Sherr |October 19, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

Repeated trials of the same kind made it certain that finality would never be reached by the path hitherto pursued.

Finger Prints |Francis Galton
Finality is of the essence of the New Covenant, as gradual communication of truth was of the Old.

Lux Mundi |Various
"No, he won't," declared Qanya with finality, tightening her hold on Dworn's arm.

World of the Drone |Robert Abernathy
He despatched the note on Easter Eve, and there seemed a finality in their decisions.

Jude the Obscure |Thomas Hardy
Religions of this type possess of course the merit of simplicity, transparency, and finality.

Rudolph Eucken |Abel J. Jones

finality

/ (faɪˈnælɪtɪ) /

the condition or quality of being final or settled; conclusiveness the finality of death

a final or conclusive act

metaphysics the doctrine of the efficacy of final causes Compare teleology