in rem

[ in rem ]

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.

in rem

/ ɪn ˈrɛm /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of in rem¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of in rem¹

Latin, literally: against the matter