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final judgment

[ˈfaɪnəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt]
nounpl: final judgments
sentença final
1. A court decision that ends a case and is not subject to further appeal
The appeals court issued a final judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
O tribunal de apelação proferiu uma sentença final a favor do autor.
2. In theology, God's ultimate decision regarding the fate of souls after death
Many religions teach about final judgment after death.
Muitas religiões ensinam sobre o julgamento final após a morte.
3. A conclusive opinion or assessment that cannot be changed
The critic's final judgment was that the film was a masterpiece.
O julgamento final do crítico foi que o filme era uma obra-prima.
Synonyms
conclusive judgmentfinal decreefinal decisionverdictsentence
Antonyms
preliminary judgmentinterim judgmentappealable judgment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentença final
Standard legal term used in Brazilian courts
General Brazilian
julgamento final
Used in both legal and religious contexts
Portugal
sentença definitiva
Portuguese legal terminology; definitiva emphasizes irreversibility
Portugal
acórdão final
Used specifically for appellate court decisions

Related Idioms & Phrases

render final judgment
pass final judgment
await final judgment
day of final judgment
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