res gestae

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Etymology

From Latin res gestae (“deeds”, literally “things done”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌreɪz ˈdʒɛstiː/

Noun

res gestae (uncountable)

  1. (law) The overall start-to-end sequence of a felony. Certain statements heard by witnesses during this period (e.g. "this is a robbery!") may be used in evidence despite the usual hearsay rule.

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