# Roma locuta est, causa finita est

idiom

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Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

The discussion is at an end.

## Examples

- The judge made his final decision, so Roma locuta est, causa finita est.
- 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.

## Origin

From Latin, literally "Rome has spoken, the case is closed".

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