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Judicata

Definition:

Judicata, derived from the Latin word "judicatum" meaning "judgment," is a legal term that refers to a matter that has been finally decided and therefore cannot be re-litigated.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. (Legal) The final judgment or decision that resolves a legal dispute.
2. (Legal) The principle that the final judgment of a competent court is conclusive upon the parties and bars any further claims in relation to the same matter.

Usage Examples:

1. The court's judicata on the case barred any subsequent appeals.
2. The doctrine of res judicata prevents the same issue from being re-litigated in a subsequent lawsuit.
3. Once the judge issued the judicata, the legal matter was considered closed and could not be pursued any further.

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