roma locuta est, causa finita est
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Meaning · English
A matter is settled and not open to further debate
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: Rome has spoken, the case is finished
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “roma locuta est, causa finita est” mean?
A matter is settled and not open to further debate Literally: Rome has spoken, the case is finished
Is “roma locuta est, causa finita est” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.