in re

[in ree, rey]

preposition

1. in the matter of.

in re

/ ɪn ˈreɪ /

preposition

1. in the matter of: used esp in bankruptcy proceedings

Word History and Origins

Origin of in re¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1875–80

Word History and Origins

Origin of in re¹

C17: from Latin

Example Sentences

Twelve years later, in a case called In re Kemmler, the first person scheduled to die in the electric chair asked the court to strike down that method.

From Slate

He has helped his servant Israel, in re-

From BBC

Mr. Goldberg-Polin was attending the Tribe of Nova music festival in Re’im, Israel, when Hamas gunmen attacked, killing hundreds.

From New York Times

And again, I think this hangs on one decision made by Chief Justice Salmon Chase in In Re Griffin in 1869.

From Slate

To recede from In re T.W. and later cases, the court must be convinced that it clearly erred.

From Slate