conclusion

noun8

1. •
   the end of something, the final stage just before it is over

   • At the end of the seventh hour, a flourish of trumpets announced the conclusion of the contest; […] — 1855
2. •
   A decision reached after careful thought.

   • The board has come to the conclusion that the proposed takeover would not be in the interest of our shareholders.
3. •
   In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.

   • He granted him both the major and minor, but denied him the conclusion. — 1716
4. •
   The end or close of a pleading, for example, the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.
5. •
   The outcome or result of a process or act.
6. •
   arrangement; settlement.
7. •
   An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.

   • It was determined, that though the fine operated at first by conclusion, and passed no interest, yet the estoppel should bind the heir — 1818
8. •
   (no longer used) An experiment, or something from which a conclusion may be drawn.

   • [W]ee practise likewise all Conclusions of Grafting, and Inoculating, as well of VVilde-Trees, as Fruit-Trees, which produceth many Effects. — 1627