final decree
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final decree — see decree Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. final decree … Law dictionary
final decree — The decree rendered by a court of bankruptcy whereby the estate of a debtor undergoing readjustment or reorganization in bankruptcy is closed, the receiver or trustee, if any discharged, and such other relief by way of injunction or otherwise, as … Ballentine's law dictionary
decree — de·cree /di krē/ n [Old French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide] 1: an order having the force of law by judicial decree 2: a judicial decision esp. in an equity or probate court; broadly … Law dictionary
final judgment — see judgment 1a Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. final judgment … Law dictionary
final — fi·nal adj 1: ending a court action or proceeding leaving nothing further to be determined by the court or to be done except execution of the judgment but not precluding appeal used of an order, decision, judgment, decree, determination, or… … Law dictionary
decree absolute — noun 1. A final decree 2. (in a divorce) that which makes the former partners free to marry again • • • Main Entry: ↑decree * * * decree absolute UK US noun [countable] [singular dec … Useful english dictionary
final — [fī′nəl] adj. [ME < OFr < L finalis < finis, end: see FINISH] 1. of or coming at the end; last; concluding [the final chapter] 2. leaving no further chance for action, discussion, or change; deciding; conclusive [a final decree] 3.… … English World dictionary
decree — The judgment of a court of equity or chancery, answering for most purposes to the judgment of a court of law. A decree in equity is a sentence or order of the court, pronounced on hearing and understanding all the points in issue, and determining … Black's law dictionary
decree — The judgment of a court of equity or chancery, answering for most purposes to the judgment of a court of law. A decree in equity is a sentence or order of the court, pronounced on hearing and understanding all the points in issue, and determining … Black's law dictionary
final judgment or decree — See final decree; final judgment … Ballentine's law dictionary
