# res gestae

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌreɪz ˈdʒɛstiː/

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
From Latin res gestae (“deeds”, literally “things done”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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