res gestae
Meanings
noun
- 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.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Latin res gestae (“deeds”, literally “things done”).
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