res gestae

English

Etymology

From Latin, meaning "things done".

Noun

res gestae (uncountable)

(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.

Anagrams

steerages

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