in rem

American  

[in rem] / ɪn ˈrɛm /

adverb

Law.

1. (of a legal proceeding or judgment) directed against a thing, rather than against a person, as a legal proceeding for the recovery of property.

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in rem British  

/ ɪn ˈrɛm /

adjective

1. law (of a judicial act) directed against property rather than against a specific person Compare in personam

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Etymology

Origin of in rem

1880–85; < Latin: literally, against (the) thing

Example Sentences

"There is much to be uncovered about the role of the alpha rhythm in sleep and cognition. This technique could be influential in pushing our understanding and improving sleep functions in those with dementia. We are now investigating the effects of this closed-loop auditory stimulation approach in REM sleep, where alpha rhythms are present but their role still unknown."

From Science Daily

"Furthermore," said co-corresponding author Ruth Benca, professor and chair of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, "we found that women are more likely to have a greater proportion of their apneic events in REM sleep in comparison to men, which could potentially be contributing to their greater risk for Alzheimer's disease."

From Science Daily

On average, the reindeer spent 5.4 hours in non-REM sleep, 0.9 hours in REM sleep, and 2.9 hours ruminating during a given 24-hour period, regardless of season.

From Science Daily

If I’m lucky, I’m still in REM sleep then!

From Seattle Times

That may be why people with insomnia, for example, report nightmares more frequently: because they wake up in REM more often.

From Salon