res gestae

[ reez jes-tee, reys ]

plural noun

1. things done; accomplishments; deeds.
2. Law. the acts, circumstances, and statements that are incidental to the principal fact of a litigated matter and are admissible in evidence in view of their relevant association with that fact.

res gestae

/ ˈreɪs ˈdʒɛstiː /

plural noun

1. things done or accomplished; achievements
2. law incidental facts and circumstances that are admissible in evidence because they introduce or explain the matter in issue

Word History and Origins

Origin of res gestae¹

First recorded in 1610–20, res gestae is from Latin rēs gestae

Word History and Origins

Origin of res gestae¹

Latin

Example Sentences

Maybe you all being lawyers, in Texas this is not admissible unless it is part of the res gestae.

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See the contemporary life by Ciaconius, Vitae et res gestae summorum Pontiff.

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There was some argument between Coombes and Brannhard, at one point, about the difference between hearsay and res gestae.

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See the contemporary life by Vitorelli, continuator of Ciaconius, Vitae et res gestae summorum pontiff.

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Atheniensium res gestae, sicuti ego aestimo, satis amplae magnificaeque fuere, verum aliquanto minores tamen quam fama feruntur.

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