Pronunciation: ' r ē z- ˌ jü-di- ' kä-t ə
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, judged matter
Date: 1693
: a matter finally decided on its merits by a court having competent jurisdiction and not subject to litigation again between the same parties
Pronunciation: ' r ē z- ˌ jü-di- ' kä-t ə
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, judged matter
Date: 1693
: a matter finally decided on its merits by a court having competent jurisdiction and not subject to litigation again between the same parties
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012