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res judicata

Pronunciation: /reɪz ˌdʒuːdɪˈkɑːtə/

Definition of res judicata

noun (plural res judicatae /ˌdʒuːdɪˈkɑːtʌɪ, ˌdʒuːdɪˈkɑːtiː/)

Law
  • a matter that has been adjudicated by a competent court and therefore may not be pursued further by the same parties.

Origin:

Latin, literally 'judged matter'

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