Meaning & use
finis
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The end; a word traditionally used to mark the conclusion of a book, film, or performance.
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The old film reel closed with the word "Finis" displayed on screen.
After the final chapter, the author simply wrote "finis" and closed the manuscript.
A note on using this word
Borrowed directly from Latin; today it appears mostly as a stylistic flourish rather than in everyday speech.
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endconclusion
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