res ipsa loquitur
English
Etymology
From the Latin phrase rēs ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”).
Phrase
res ipsa loquitur
- The import of a thing or situation is obvious.
- (law) A maxim where the very improbable facts of an accident imply the negligence of the defendant. It effectively shifts the burden of proof to the defendant.
Synonyms
- (import is obvious): clear cut, cut and dried, open and shut, open and shut case
Coordinate terms
Translations
maxim where improbable facts imply negligence
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Latin
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