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res judicata

/ˌriːz ˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪtə/

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phrase

/ˌriːz ˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪtə/C2formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, означающий 'дело, уже рассмотренное' — окончательное решение суда, которое не может быть оспорено теми же сторонами повторно.

A legal term meaning 'a matter already judged' — a final decision made by a court that cannot be challenged again by the same parties.

  1. Legal Doctrine of FinalityC2formal

    A matter that has been adjudicated by a competent court and may not be pursued further by the same parties.

    ruДоктрина окончательности судебного решения

    • The court dismissed the case based on the principle of res judicata.
    • Because the issue was already decided, res judicata prevented a new trial.
    • The lawyer argued that res judicata applied to the previous ruling.