final judgment

• Rechtstermin: die letzte und endgültige Entscheidung eines Gerichts in einem Verfahren, die alle Streitpunkte abschließend klärt. Auch metaphorisch für ein endgültiges oder entscheidendes Urteil bzw. eine abschließende Bewertung.

A legal term referring to the last and conclusive decision made by a court in a case, resolving all issues and leaving nothing further to be determined. It can also be used metaphorically to mean a definitive or ultimate decision or assessment.

1. Court decisionC1formal

   The last and binding decision made by a court in a legal case, after which no further appeals are possible.

   Endgültiges Urteil

   • The final judgment was issued after a lengthy trial.
   • The defendant accepted the final judgment without further appeal.
   • The court's final judgment set a precedent for similar cases.

2. Ultimate conclusionB2formal

   A definitive or conclusive opinion or decision reached after careful consideration.

   Endgültige Entscheidung

   • After months of debate, the committee reached its final judgment.
   • She reserved her final judgment until all the evidence was presented.
   • The final judgment on the matter was that the project should proceed.