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• final clause — ˌfinal ˈclause 7 [final clause] noun (grammar) a clause that expresses purpose or intention, for example one that follows ‘in order that ’ or ‘so that ’ …   Useful english dictionary

• final clause — in grammar, is a clause that states a purpose, especially when introduced by a formula such as to, in order to, in order that, so as to, in the hope that, etc.: • He turned on the plane s radio, in order to hear the traffic controller New Yorker …   Modern English usage

• Final clause — A final clause in linguistics is a dependent adverbial clause expressing purpose. For this reason it is also referred to as a purposive clause or a clause of purpose .In English, final clauses are relatively rare. A final clause is a reply to a… …   Wikipedia

• final clause — noun Grammar a clause expressing purpose or intention (e.g. one introduced by in order that) …   English new terms dictionary

• final — adj. & n. adj. 1 situated at the end, coming last. 2 conclusive, decisive, unalterable, putting an end to doubt. 3 concerned with the purpose or end aimed at. n. 1 the last or deciding heat or game in sports or in a competition (Cup Final). 2 the …   Useful english dictionary

• final — /ˈfaɪnəl / (say fuynuhl) adjective 1. relating to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time. 2. ultimate: the final goal. 3. conclusive or decisive. 4. Law a. precluding further controversy on the questions passed upon: the decision of… …  

• final — /fuyn l/, adj. 1. pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year. 2. ultimate: The final goal is world peace. 3. conclusive or decisive: a final decision. 4. constituting the end or purpose: a… …   Universalium

• final — final, ale, als ou aux [ final, o ] adj. • XIIe; bas lat. finalis, de finis → 1. fin 1 ♦ Qui est à la fin, qui sert de fin (sens I).⇒ 1. terminal. Voyelle finale. Mesure, note, accords finals d un air. ⇒ d …   Encyclopédie Universelle

• Commerce Clause — United States of America This article is part of the series: United States Constitution Original text of the Constitution Preamble Articles of the Constitution I · …   Wikipedia

• elastic clause — a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers. * * * elastic clause, the final clause in Article I, Section 8 of the… …   Useful english dictionary

• Taxing and Spending Clause — Article I, , Clause 1 of the United States Constitution, is known as the Taxing and Spending Clause. It is the clause that gives the federal government of the United States its power of taxation. Component parts of this clause are known as the… …   Wikipedia