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Term: CADIT QUAESTIO
Definition: When a dispute or question is resolved, it is said to "cadit quaestio" which means "the question falls to the ground" in Latin. This phrase is used to indicate that the matter is settled and there is no need for further discussion or debate.
Cadit quaestio (kay-dit kwes-chee-oh) is a Latin term that means "the question falls to the ground" or "the dispute is over." It is used to indicate that a matter has been resolved and there is no need for further discussion or debate.
In both examples, the term cadit quaestio is used to indicate that a dispute or question has been resolved and there is no need for further discussion or debate. The first example shows how it can be used in a legal context, while the second example shows how it can be used in a sports context.