or resisting force, in philosophy, denotes, in general, any power which acts in an opposite direction to another, so as to destroy or diminish its effect. See Mechanics, Hydrostatics, and Pneumatics.

RES Judicata, in Scots law. See Law, Tit. xxxii. 4.

Res Publica, in Scots law. See Law, Tit. viii. 2.

Res Universitatis, in Scots law. See Law, ibid.

Res Sacrae, in Scots law. See Law, ibid.