Res
/rɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) A thing or matter; an object of rights or legal relations.
The lawsuit pertained to the ownership of the res in question.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'res' refers broadly to the subject matter of a legal right or action, often used in property and procedural law.
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