Lexica → Phrase → res judicata
Letter | R |
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Letter name | ar |
Pronounciation | /ɑr/ |
Phrase: | res judicata |
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Pronounciation: | |
Century: | 21st |
DA Name: | res judicata |
Era: | C.E. |
Origin: | Original |
Type: | Official |
Source Language: | Latin |
Source Language Words: | |
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Definition: | Latin legal COMMON LAW phrase which means literally: "A thing ajudged" - Once a case has been finally decided upon by a Court the same parties cannot attempt to raise the issue by or during further proceedings. |