Emily Dickinson Lexicon

FI'NAL, a. [Fr. and Sp. final; L. finalis; It. finale. See Fine.]

1. Pertaining to the end or conclusion; last; ultimate; as, the final issue or event of things; final hope; final salvation.
2. Conclusive; decisive; ultimate; as, a final judgment. The battle of Waterloo was final to the power of Buonaparte; it brought the contest to a final issue.
3. Respecting the end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view. The efficient cause is that which produces the event or effect; the final cause is that for which any thing is done.