Definitions for: Conclusive


[adj] forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; "conclusive proof"; "the evidence is conclusive"
[adj] final and deciding; "the conclusive reason"
[adj] expressing finality with no implication of possible change; "an absolute (or unequivocal) quarantee to respect the nation's authority"; "inability to make a conclusive (or unequivocal) refusal"



Webster (1913) Definition: Con*clu"sive, a. [Cf. F. conclusif.]
Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing;
putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or
involving, a conclusion or decision.

Secret reasons . . . equally conclusive for us as they
were for them. --Rogers.

Conclusive evidence (Law), that of which, from its nature,
the law allows no contradiction or explanation.

Conclusive presumption (Law), an inference which the law
makes so peremptorily that it will not allow it to be
overthrown by any contrary proof, however strong.

Syn: Final; ultimate; unanswerable. See Final.

Synonyms: absolute, convincing, definitive, determinate, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal

Antonyms: inconclusive

See Also: decisive

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