A thing has a general signification, because it comprehends corporeal, as well as incorporeal circumstances, of whatever kind, nature and species it may be.
Res inter alios acta, aliis non nocet.
A matter performed among some persons, does not hurt others.
Res inter alios acta, alteri nocere non debet.
A matter performed among some persons, ought not to hurt another.
Res inter alios acta, aliis neque nocet neque prodest.
A thing done among some persons, does neither harm nor good to others.
Res judicata pro veritate accipitur.
A matter judged, is taken for truth.
Res judicata pro veritate habetur.