banc

[ bangk ]

/ bæŋk /

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noun Law.

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.

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Origin of banc

1250–1300; Middle English <Old French <Germanic: bench

Words nearby banc

banausic, Banbridge, Banbury, Banbury cake, Banbury tart, banc, bancassurance, bancassurer, banco, Bancroft, Bancroft Prize

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How to use banc in a sentence

The Eleventh Circuit declined to rehear the case en banc earlier this year, despite strong dissenting opinions noting that the panel’s decision improperly disregarded the district court’s factual findings and misapplied First Amendment law.
U.S. appeals court upholds Washington state’s conversion therapy ban|Staff reports|September 7, 2022|Washington Blade
They are legally entitled to request what is known as “en banc” review of the decision.
How the 2012 Election Will Determine the Future of Gay Marriage|Adam Winkler|February 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The en banc review process usually takes about a year to complete, sometimes longer.
How the 2012 Election Will Determine the Future of Gay Marriage|Adam Winkler|February 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Le Dimanche premier iour d'Aoust ils quitterent ledit Banc, le 20.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

We four practically monopolised the top places, the "Banc d'Honneur."
Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music|Charles Gounod
Magdaléna came down to the verandah a few moments before the char-à-banc drove up.
The Californians|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
He felt genuinely sorry for her, but his only part was to get out and hand these radiant visions into the char-à-banc.
The Californians|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
A heavy char-à-banc rolled by, and the words of Tiny and Ila came distinctly to the two in hiding.
The Californians|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

British Dictionary definitions for banc

banc

/ (bæŋk) /

noun

in banc law sitting as a full court

Word Origin for banc

C18: from Anglo-French: bench

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