1. The last or concluding sentence in a piece of writing, speech, or legal judgment
The final sentence of the novel left readers with much to ponder.
A sentença final do romance deixou os leitores com muito para refletir.
2. In law, the definitive judgment or ruling handed down by a court
The judge delivered the final sentence after deliberating for three hours.
O juiz proferiu a sentença final após deliberar por três horas.