1. (a.) Pertaining to the end or conclusion; last; terminating; ultimate; as, the final day of a school term.

2. (a.) Conclusive; decisive; as, a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue.

3. (a.) Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.

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