conclusion

1. (logic) In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.Examples: "He granted him both the major and minor, but denied him the conclusion."countableuncountable

2. (obsolete) An experiment, or something from which a conclusion may be drawn.Examples: "[W]ee practiſe likewise all Concluſions of Grafting, and Inoculating, as well of VVilde-Trees, as Fruit-Trees, which produceth many Effects."countableobsoleteuncountable

3. (law) The end or close of a pleading, for example, the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.countableuncountable

4. (law) An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.Examples: "It was determined, that though the fine operated at first by conclusion, and passed no interest, yet the estoppel should bind the heir"Synonyms: epiloguecountableuncountable