Definition of "closure" []

• The act of closing or the state of being closed: closure of an incision. (noun)
• Something that closes or shuts. (noun)
• A bringing to an end; a conclusion: finally brought the project to closure. (noun)
• A feeling of finality or resolution, especially after a traumatic experience. (noun)
• See cloture. (noun)

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• "People have been bandying about the word closure in response to the death of bin Laden."
• "M. O'BRIEN: As you think about this moment, do you think it was -- the term closure is such a trite ..."
• ""The term 'closure' wasn't used in any meaningful document until '91 or '92," says Schroeder."