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Term: res adjudicata

Definition: Res adjudicata is a Latin term meaning "a matter already judged." It refers to a legal principle that prohibits the same case from being re-litigated between the same parties after a final judgment has been reached. It ensures that once a matter has been resolved by a court, it cannot be brought up again.

Examples:

1. Noun:

The court ruled that the case was res adjudicata, as the identical issue had already been decided in a previous lawsuit.

2. Adjective:

It is important for litigators to thoroughly research previous judgments to determine if res adjudicata applies to their current case.

3. Verb:

The defendant filed a motion to have the case dismissed, arguing that it should be res adjudicata based on a prior ruling.

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