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Closure

//ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ//

Definitions

1
An event or occurrence that signifies an ending.
2
A feeling of completeness; the experience of an emotional conclusion, usually to a difficult period.
to find emotional closure
3
A device to facilitate temporary and repeatable opening and closing.

1
To end the parliamentary debate on (an issue) by closure.
At any time they could have stopped discussion by closuring amendments and by closuring the clause under discussion.

Word Origin

From Middle English closure, from Old French closure, from Late Latin clausura, from Latin claudere (“to close”); see clausure and cloture (etymological doublets) and close.

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