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rēs ipsa loquitur

phrase

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. the thing speaks for itself
  2. A common phrase meaning that the evidence is so clear that no further explanation is needed.
Examples

Rēs ipsa loquitur, nihil dīcendum est.

The thing speaks for itself, there is nothing to be said.

Part of speechphrase

Usage noteOften used in legal or argumentative contexts.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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