banc
the seat on which judges sit in court.
in banc, with all the judges of a court present; as a full court: a hearing in banc.
Origin of banc
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How to use banc in a sentence
The party finally mounted the char-a-bancs, just as I was about to offer the baby for twenty-five pounds, and dirt cheap at that.
Penelope's English Experiences | Kate Douglas WigginThey passed through Fair Oaks as usual on their afternoon drives, stopping for a chat; in their char-à-bancs or on the verandah.
The Californians | Gertrude Franklin Horn AthertonThe bath-houses were built, and the big char-à-bancs rolled down the dusty road to Ravenswood every morning.
The Californians | Gertrude Franklin Horn AthertonThe station, for five minutes, is full of jokes and witticisms; then they pass out and into the waiting chars-à-bancs.
A Diary Without Dates | Enid BagnoldA Norman peasant in a black blouse driving, probably, a char-à-bancs to sell my fruit—or my corn.
The Halo | Bettina von Hutten
British Dictionary definitions for banc
/ (bæŋk) /
in banc law sitting as a full court
Origin of banc
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