in rem
[ in rem ]
adverb, adjectiveLaw.
(of a legal proceeding or judgment) directed against a thing, rather than against a person, as a legal proceeding for the recovery of property.
Origin of in rem
11880–85; <Latin: literally, against (the) thing
- Compare in personam.
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British Dictionary definitions for in rem
in rem
/ (ɪn ˈrɛm) /
adjective
law (of a judicial act) directed against property rather than against a specific person: Compare in personam
Origin of in rem
1Latin, literally: against the matter
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