C1 noun Formal

abfinor

/æbˈfaɪnər/

A formal term denoting the absolute and final settlement of a legal dispute or the conclusive discharge of a financial obligation. It signifies the definitive point at which all parties are released from further claims or responsibilities regarding a specific matter.

Examples

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1

After months of negotiations, we finally reached an abfinor regarding the property line.

After months of negotiations, we finally reached an abfinor regarding the property line.

2

The court's decree serves as the official abfinor, preventing any future litigation on this case.

The court's decree serves as the official abfinor, preventing any future litigation on this case.

3

I'm just glad we've got the abfinor sorted so we can stop worrying about the debt.

I'm just glad we've got the abfinor sorted so we can stop worrying about the debt.

Word Family

Noun
abfinor
Verb
abfinate
Adverb
abfinorally
Adjective
abfinoral
Related
abfination
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Memory Tip

Remember: 'AB' (Absolute) + 'FIN' (Finish) + 'OR' (Official Release). It is the absolute finish of a legal matter.

Quick Quiz

The legal teams worked through the night to ensure the _______ was signed before the market opened.

Correct!

The correct answer is: abfinor

Examples

1

After months of negotiations, we finally reached an abfinor regarding the property line.

everyday

After months of negotiations, we finally reached an abfinor regarding the property line.

2

The court's decree serves as the official abfinor, preventing any future litigation on this case.

formal

The court's decree serves as the official abfinor, preventing any future litigation on this case.

3

I'm just glad we've got the abfinor sorted so we can stop worrying about the debt.

informal

I'm just glad we've got the abfinor sorted so we can stop worrying about the debt.

4

In socio-legal theory, the abfinor represents the structural cessation of institutional conflict.

academic

In socio-legal theory, the abfinor represents the structural cessation of institutional conflict.

5

The acquisition will proceed once the abfinor of the outstanding liabilities is confirmed by the auditors.

business

The acquisition will proceed once the abfinor of the outstanding liabilities is confirmed by the auditors.

Word Family

Noun
abfinor
Verb
abfinate
Adverb
abfinorally
Adjective
abfinoral
Related
abfination

Common Collocations

reach an abfinor reach a final settlement
legal abfinor legal settlement
final abfinor final conclusion
abfinor agreement settlement agreement
issue an abfinor issue a formal discharge

Common Phrases

subject to abfinor

contingent upon final settlement

pending abfinor

awaiting final resolution

absolute abfinor

irrevocable conclusion

Often Confused With

abfinor vs affinity

Affinity refers to a natural liking or similarity, while abfinor refers to a final settlement.

abfinor vs abeyance

Abeyance is a state of temporary suspension, whereas abfinor is a permanent conclusion.

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Usage Notes

Abfinor is a highly specialized term, typically reserved for formal legal documents or complex financial contracts to describe the 'point of no return' in a resolution. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless referring specifically to technical bureaucratic processes.

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Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 'abfinor' to mean a simple 'finish' or 'end'. It specifically implies a legal or administrative release from obligation, not just the end of a task.

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Memory Tip

Remember: 'AB' (Absolute) + 'FIN' (Finish) + 'OR' (Official Release). It is the absolute finish of a legal matter.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'ab-' (away from/completely) and 'finis' (end or boundary), combined with the English suffix '-or' to denote a state or result.

Grammar Patterns

Used as a countable noun. Commonly follows the verbs 'reach', 'grant', or 'seek'. Plural form is 'abfinors'.
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Cultural Context

Mainly utilized within specific international arbitration frameworks to denote the exhaustion of all legal remedies.

Quick Quiz

The legal teams worked through the night to ensure the _______ was signed before the market opened.

Correct!

The correct answer is: abfinor

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