The correct answer is Option (3) - the final blow
The correct meaning of the word "coup de grâce" is: the final blow
Coup de grâce is a French term literally translating to "blow of mercy." It refers to the final blow that finishes someone or something off, often used figuratively for a decisive act that brings something to an end.
The other options are not as accurate: The first blow refers to the initial attack, not the final one. A good fight implies a struggle, not necessarily a final blow. A violent attack is a broader term and doesn't necessarily indicate the final blow.
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