Definition res judicata in British English

res judicata adjective

adjective

/ˌreɪz dʒuːdɪˈkɑːtə/

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

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