res ipsa loquitur
The import of a thing or situation is obviousThe import of a thing or situation is obvious.
Meaning
2 sensesThe import of a thing or situation is obvious.
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.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Unadapted borrowing from Latin rēs ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”, literallyUnadapted borrowing from Latin rēs ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”, literally “the thing itself speaks”).
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Synonyms
4 synonymsclear cutcut and driedopen and shut caseopen and shut
See also
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