Definition of conclusion

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con·clu·sion    (kn-klzhn) KEY 

NOUN:

1. The close or last part; the end or finish.
2. The result or outcome of an act or process.
3. A judgment or decision reached after deliberation. See Synonyms at decision.
4. A final arrangement or settlement, as of a treaty.
5. Abbr. con. Law The close of a plea or deed.
6. Logic
   1. The proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises in a syllogism.
   2. The proposition concluded from one or more premises; a deduction.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English conclusioun, from Old French conclusion, from Latin conclsi, conclsin-, from conclsus, past participle of concldere, to end ; see conclude