Lexica → Phrase → res ispa loquitur
| Letter | R |
|---|---|
| Letter name | ar |
| Pronounciation | /ɑr/ |
| Phrase: | res ispa loquitur |
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| Pronounciation: | |
| Century: | 21st |
| DA Name: | res ispa loquitur |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | Latin |
Source Language Words: | |
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Definition: | Latin legal COMMON LAW phrase which means literally: "The thing speaks for itself" - An event that has occurred which, if the subject of litigation, would not require an onus of proof by the plaintiff because of the obvious negligence of the defendant. |