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definitive reply

[dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv rɪˈplaɪ]
nounpl: definitive replies
resposta definitiva
1. A conclusive, final, or authoritative answer that settles a matter completely
The judge's definitive reply ended all speculation about the case.
A resposta definitiva do juiz encerrou toda especulação sobre o caso.
2. An answer that is conclusive and will not be changed or questioned further
We are still waiting for a definitive reply from the government on the new policy.
Ainda estamos aguardando uma resposta definitiva do governo sobre a nova política.
Synonyms
conclusive answerfinal responseauthoritative replydefinitive answerconclusive reply
Antonyms
tentative replyprovisional answerconditional responseuncertain reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta definitiva
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta definitiva
common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
resposta definitiva
widely used in business and official communications
Portugal
resposta definitiva
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the final word
the last word
settle the matter
close the book on
put to rest
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