Meaning of the word "at the latest" in English

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at the latest

US /æt ðə ˈleɪtɪst/
UK /æt ðə ˈleɪtɪst/
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Phrase

no later than a specified time or date

Example:
Please submit your report by Friday at the latest.
We need to leave by 8 AM at the latest if we want to avoid traffic.