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Definition res judicata in American English

res judicata adjective

adjective
/ˌreɪz dʒudɪˈkɑtə/
1

if a legal case is res judicata, a final decision has been made and cannot be appealed against or the case started again

Example

Once the court's decision is final and binding it is said to be res judicata.

Synonyms and related words
ab initio actus reus a fortiori
Definition res judicata in American English