in rem

[ in rem ]

adverb, adjectiveLaw.
  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.

Origin of in rem

1
1880–85; <Latin: literally, against (the) thing

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British Dictionary definitions for in rem

in rem

/ (ɪn ˈrɛm) /


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

Origin of in rem

1
Latin, literally: against the matter

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