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settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate
- The Supreme Court ruling established definitive legal criteria for determining separation of church and state issues going forward.
- Diagnostic tests revealed definitive medical evidence that confirmed the presence of cancer cells in her body.
- Witness testimony and forensic evidence provided the conclusive facts needed for a definitive judgment in the trial.
- His research provided a definitive explanation for the phenomenon.
- They reached a definitive agreement after long negotiations.
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supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
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of recognized authority or excellence
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