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Re:Verdict for Google in Oracle's patent infringement case by statictype on Wednesday May 23, 2012 @11:17PM (#4016597)
Sorry for the stupid question that ignores the rest of your excellent summary:

"dismiss with prejudice"

What does 'with prejudice' imply here? I've seen this used many times in various government/legal contexts ('cancelled without prejudice') etc...

What does the 'with/without prejudice' part mean?

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Re:Verdict for Google in Oracle's patent infringement case by kronusaturn on Wednesday May 23, 2012 @11:45PM (#4016672)
It means that the judgment is final and the case cannot be reopened.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prejudice_%28law%29

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Re:Verdict for Google in Oracle's patent infringement case by sk5t on Wednesday May 23, 2012 @11:41PM (#4016657)
"Dismissed with prejudice" means the matter isn't eligible to be brought before the court again (due to overwhelming bogosity or other such factors).
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