The outcome or result of a process or act.
The end or close of a pleading, for example, the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.
In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.
A decision reached after careful thought.
An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.
The end, finish, close or last part of something.
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.