ultimate decision
The concluding choice
An ultimate decision is a final judgment or choice from which there is no appeal—the last word on a matter.
The phrase emphasizes that deliberation has ended and the outcome is settled: The ultimate decision rests with the board.
It often appears in contexts where authority or responsibility must be clearly assigned: She has ultimate decision-making power over the project.
- finalLast and decisive
- final sayUltimate deciding authority
- last wordConcluding remark in debate
- choiceAct of selecting
- verdictOfficial court decision
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