First Known Use: 1693
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res judicata
noun res ju·di·ca·ta \ˈrēz-ˌjü-di-ˈkä-tə\
Definition of RES JUDICATA
: a matter finally decided on its merits by a court having competent jurisdiction and not subject to litigation again between the same parties
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Origin of RES JUDICATA
Latin, judged matter
Rhymes with RES JUDICATA
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