verb (used with object) 1. (of animals, especially birds) to trim or dress (feathers, fur, etc.) with the beak or tongue: The peacock preened itself on the lawn. 2. to dress (oneself) carefully or smartly; primp: The king preened himself in his elaborate ceremonial robes.
Definition of 'finality'. finality (faÉªnÃ¦lÉªti ) Finality is the quality of being final and impossible to change. If you say something with finality, you say it in a way that shows that you have made up your mind about something and do not want to discuss it further. Young children have difficulty grasping the finality of death.
Final Act Law and Legal Definition. Final Act is a legal document containing the texts of all the provisions agreed upon during a conference concluding an international treaty. The document contains a formal summary of the proceedings of an international conference. A signature appearing in a final act is not binding on the signatory state with regard to the treaties it refers to. In order to make a binding treaty, a separate signature followed by ratification is required.