final ruling

[/ˈfaɪnəl ˈruːlɪŋ/]
nounpl: final rulings
sentença final
1. A judicial decision or decree issued by a court that is binding and cannot be appealed or modified
The judge issued a final ruling that ended the dispute between the two parties.
O juiz proferiu uma sentença final que encerrou a disputa entre as duas partes.
2. An authoritative decision or determination made by a person or body in power that concludes a matter definitively
The committee's final ruling on the matter was unanimous and would not be reconsidered.
A decisão final do comitê sobre o assunto foi unânime e não seria reconsiderada.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, a final ruling represents the conclusion of a legal matter at a specific court level. In Brazil, 'sentença final' is the formal judicial term, while in the USA, 'final ruling' is often used in appellate contexts. Once a ruling becomes final, it carries significant legal weight and enforcement authority. The concept is central to judicial processes in both countries and represents the end of litigation at that particular level, though appeals to higher courts may still be possible depending on jurisdiction.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final judgmentfinal decisionfinal ordersentenceverdictdecree
Antonyms / Antônimos
preliminary rulinginterim decisiontemporary orderappeal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentença final
Most common usage in legal contexts
General Brazilian
decisão final
More general usage outside strict legal proceedings
Portugal
sentença definitiva
Preferred term in Portuguese legal system
Portugal
decisão final
Alternative general term

Related Words

appealcourt decisionjudicial orderverdictjudgmentjurisdictionappellate court

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the final ruling
issue a final ruling
appeal a final ruling
abide by the final ruling
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