res gestae en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌreɪz ˈdʒɛstiː/
Etymology
From Latin res gestae (“deeds”, literally “things done”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) 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.
Translations (3)
cmn 「發生的事情」規則 /“发生的事情”规则 (start-to-end sequence of a felony) · cmn 有關事實 /有关事实 (start-to-end sequence of a felony) · fi rikoksen koko tapahtumasarja (start-to-end sequence of a felony)