Definition the last word in British English

the last word noun

noun

the last thing said in an argument

Example

My sister always has to have the last word.

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ADR agree to differ/disagree alternative dispute resolution

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information that everyone considers to be the best

Example

The book is hardly the last word on the subject.

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information data datum

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the right to make a decision that everyone must obey

Example

The finance committee has the last word on what we spend.

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leadership power authority access entry entrance

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the newest and best type of something

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ideal perfection optimum

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