"in fine" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin in fine. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|in fine}} Latin in fine Head templates: {{head|en|adverb|head=in fine}} in fine
  1. (archaic) Ultimately, in the end; in conclusion. Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-in_fine-en-adv-GEZME1bO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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