banc

[bangk]

noun

Law.

1. the seat on which judges sit in court.

2. in banc, with all the judges of a court present; as a full court.

   a hearing in banc.

banc

/ bæŋk /

noun

1. law sitting as a full court

Word History and Origins

Origin of banc¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of banc¹

C18: from Anglo-French: bench

Example Sentences

The 9th Circuit agreed to rehear the Los Angeles case with an 11-member “en banc” panel in Pasadena on Oct.

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The last time Rüfüs Du Sol headlined in Los Angeles, the band played three sold-out nights at the 22,000-capacity Banc of California Stadium in 2021.

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That decision is set to be reviewed by a larger “en banc” panel of the appellate court.

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Last week, another 9th Circuit judge challenged that June decision, petitioning the court to rehear the issue with a larger “en banc” panel — a move that could nudge the case to the Supreme Court.

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The Hernandez family challenged the decision, leading to the reversal Monday on a 6-5 vote by the larger en banc panel of the appellate court.

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