The judge made his final decision, so Roma locuta est, causa finita est.
Roma locuta est, causa finita est
idiomThe discussion is at an end.
Origin
disputed originFrom Latin, literally "Rome has spoken, the case is closed".
After the manager rejected our proposal for the third time, he simply said, Roma locuta est, causa finita est, and walked out of the room.
Once the high court delivered its final verdict on the constitutional matter, the lawyers understood that Roma locuta est, causa finita est, and ceased all further appeals.
Last updated April 17, 2026