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Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

res judtcata, (q- v-) is said of that which has been decided by a final judgment, by a tribunal of competent jurisdiction, from which there can fixed by law for the appealing has elapsed, or because it has been confirmed on the appeal.