res gestae

(jes′tē, -tā, -tī′)

Law facts that are so closely connected with the occurrence in question as to be considered a part of it, and are thus admissible as evidence

Origin: L, lit., things done, deeds

See res gestae in American Heritage Dictionary 4

plural noun

Things done; deeds.
Law The facts that are admissible in evidence as the surrounding circumstances of the event to be proved.

Origin:

Origin: Latin rēs gestae

Origin: : rēs

Origin: , pl. of rēs, thing

Origin: + gestae

Origin: , feminine pl. past participle of gerere, to carry, show

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