Legal Definitions - finis

Definition: Finis (fI-nis or fin-is) is a Latin term that means boundary or limit. It can also refer to the compromise of a fine of conveyance or a fine paid to satisfy a claim of criminal penalty.

• When two parties in a legal dispute come to an agreement, they can apply to the court to compromise the action. This agreement is called a finis, and it is recorded in the court records.
• If someone commits a crime and is fined as a penalty, they must pay the finis to satisfy the claim.

These examples illustrate how finis can refer to both a legal agreement and a payment of money. In both cases, it represents a boundary or limit that is set to resolve a dispute or satisfy a claim.