けりがつく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

be settled; be brought to an end

Used when a matter, dispute, or problem is finally resolved or concluded. Often implies that a long-standing issue has been put to rest.

See also: けり

• 長ながかった裁さい判ばんもようやくけりが付ついた。

  The long trial was finally settled.

• 長なが年ねんの争あらそいに今日きょうでけりが付ついた。

  The long-running dispute was settled today.