res gestae

Noun
  1. Rule of evidence that covers words that are so closely associated with an occurrence that the words are considered part of the occurrence and as such their report does not violate the hearsay rule (synset 106748010)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: rule of evidence - (law) a rule of law whereby any alleged matter of fact that is submitted for investigation at a judicial trial is established or disproved
  2. Things done (synset 100038913)
    referred to in: latin - any dialect of the language of ancient Rome
    is a type of: action - something done (usually as opposed to something said)

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