Roma locuta est, causa finita est: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • A proverbially used expression to convey that a determination by a dominant authority or institution is decisive and ends further discussion or appeal.

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  • When the CEO made the final decision, the staff accepted it with the understanding that Roma locuta est, causa finita est.

    Cuando el CEO tomó la decisión final, el personal la aceptó con la comprensión de que Roma locuta est, causa finita est.

  • The judge’s ruling was clear, and the lawyers knew that Roma locuta est, causa finita est—no more arguments were possible.

    El fallo del juez fue claro, y los abogados sabían que Roma locuta est, causa finita est—no había más argumentos posibles.

  • In the corporate dispute, the board chairperson declared: 'Roma locuta est, causa finita est,' ending the debate once and for all.

    En la disputa corporativa, la presidenta del consejo declaró: 'Roma locuta est, causa finita est,' poniendo fin al debate de una vez por todas.

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  • Literally, "Rome has spoken; the case is closed." Used to indicate that an authoritative decision issued by the Roman (typically papal or curial) authority is final and leaves no room for further dispute.
  • A formula signifying that, because a central authority has settled a matter, the issue is considered conclusively resolved.

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  • After the pope’s decree, the cardinals agreed that Roma locuta est, causa finita est and no further debate was needed.

    Después del decreto del papa, los cardenales coincidieron en que Roma locuta est, causa finita est y no se necesitaba más debate.

  • When the Vatican pronounced its ruling, the theologians accepted that Roma locuta est, causa finita est on the matter.

    Cuando el Vaticano pronunció su fallo, los teólogos aceptaron que Roma locuta est, causa finita est sobre el asunto.

  • The council declared, 'Roma locuta est, causa finita est,' signaling the end of all appeals regarding the doctrine.

    El concilio declaró: 'Roma locuta est, causa finita est,' señalando el fin de todas las apelaciones sobre la doctrina.

  • In the dispute over liturgical practices, the bishop reminded everyone that Roma locuta est, causa finita est.

    En la disputa sobre las prácticas litúrgicas, el obispo recordó a todos que Roma locuta est, causa finita est.