Roma locuta est, causa finita est

phrase

The discussion is at an end.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. idiomaticThe discussion is at an end.

Origin

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

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APA

Roma locuta est, causa finita est. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Roma%20locuta%20est%2C%20causa%20finita%20est

MLA

“Roma locuta est, causa finita est.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Roma%20locuta%20est%2C%20causa%20finita%20est. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Roma locuta est, causa finita est,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Roma%20locuta%20est%2C%20causa%20finita%20est.

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