Res Ipsa Loquitur is a Latin phrase that translates to "the thing speaks for itself" in English. It is a legal term used to describe a situation where the circumstances surrounding an accident or injury are so obvious that it points to a defendant's negligence. Synonyms for Res Ipsa Loquitur include "the fact speaks for itself," "the matter speaks for itself," "the truth speaks for itself," "the incident speaks for itself," and "the occurrence speaks for itself." All of these phrases indicate the same concept: that the evidence alone is enough to infer negligence on the part of the defendant without the need for further explanation or interpretation.