res gestae

Definitions of res gestae

1. noun

   things done
   type of:

   action

   something done (usually as opposed to something said)
2. noun

   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
   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