The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Res \Res\ (r?z), n.; pl. Res. [L.]
   A thing; the particular thing; a matter; a point.
   [1913 Webster]

   Res gestae [L., things done] (Law), the facts which form
      the environment of a litigated issue. --Wharton.

   Res judicata [L.] (Law), a thing adjudicated; a matter no
      longer open to controversy.
      [1913 Webster]

V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (June 2006):

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