judicata
|ju-di-ca-ta|
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/dʒuːˈdɪkətə/
adjudicated matter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'judicata' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'judicatus,' where 'judicare' meant 'to judge.'
Historical Evolution
'judicatus' transformed into the legal term 'res judicata' in Medieval Latin, and eventually became the modern English term 'judicata' used in legal contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a judged matter,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern legal usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a matter that has been adjudicated by a competent court and therefore may not be pursued further by the same parties.
The principle of res judicata prevents the same case from being tried again.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 22:51