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Res integra

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An untouched matter; a point without a precedent; a case of novel impression.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A whole thing; a new or unopened thing. The term is applied to those points of law which have not been decided, which are untouched by dictum or decision. 3 Mer. 269.

Defined under Res in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

An entire thing; an entirely new or untouched matter. This term is applied to those points of law which have not been decided, which are “ untouched by dictum or decision.” 3 Meriv. R. 268; 1 Burge on the Confl. of Laws, 241.