final word
[ˈfaɪnəl wɜːrd]
noun phrasepl: final words
última palavra
1. the last thing said in a conversation or argument; the conclusive statement that ends a discussion
She always has to have the final word in every debate.
Ela sempre precisa ter a última palavra em cada debate.
2. the authority or power to make a definitive decision
The CEO has the final word on all major business decisions.
O CEO tem a última palavra em todas as decisões comerciais importantes.
3. a concluding remark or statement that is definitive and cannot be contradicted
The judge's ruling is the final word on this matter.
A sentença do juiz é a última palavra neste assunto.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to denote authority, finality, and decisiveness. In business environments, it often relates to hierarchy and decision-making power. Culturally, the desire to 'have the final word' reflects a universal human tendency toward asserting authority and closure in arguments or discussions.
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