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Finality

The state of being final, finished, or complete; a final or conclusive arrangement; a settlement.

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Definiteness 76% connected

The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty.

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Determinateness 76% connected

State of being determinate.

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Irrevocability 76% connected

The state or quality of being irrevocable; irrevocableness.

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Conclusive 74% connected

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.

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Conclusive 74% connected

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.

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Conclusive 66% connected

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.

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Conclusive 66% connected

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.

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Inconclusive 66% connected

Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when it doe…

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Inconclusive 66% connected

Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when it doe…

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Conclusiveness 92% connected

The quality of being conclusive; decisiveness.

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