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final decree
[/ˈfaɪ.nəl dɪˈkri:/]
noun
pl: final decrees
sentença final
1.
A judicial decision that is conclusive and cannot be appealed; the last judgment issued by a court in a case
The judge issued a final decree ending the divorce proceedings.
O juiz proferiu uma sentença final encerrando os procedimentos de divórcio.
2.
An authoritative order or edict that is definitive and not subject to further review
The final decree was announced after months of deliberation.
A sentença final foi anunciada após meses de deliberação.
Synonyms
final judgment
final sentence
conclusive judgment
definitive ruling
Antonyms
preliminary decree
interlocutory decree
provisional order
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sentença final
Most common legal term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sentença final / decisão final
Both terms are used in legal contexts
Portugal
sentença definitiva
Portuguese preference for 'definitiva' over 'final'
Related Idioms & Phrases
final and conclusive
binding decree
settled in law
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