in posse

American  

[in pos-e, in pos-ee] / ɪn ˈpɒs ɛ, ɪn ˈpɒs i /

adverb

Latin.

1. in possibility; potentially (in esse ).

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in posse British  

/ ɪn ˈpɒsɪ /

adjective

1. possible; potential Compare in esse

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Etymology

Origin of in posse

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

I am possessed of two separate powers�the one in esse and the other in posse.

From Time Magazine Archive

It corresponds to the inmost facts of the hearers' being, whether they are aware of it yet or not; and is there not here the most powerful of magnets, at least in posse?

From To My Younger Brethren Chapters on Pastoral Life and Work by Moule, H. C. G. (Handley Carr Glyn)

I thought it best that she should know how and where he was spending so much money in esse as well as money in posse.

From A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike by King, Charles

However, it does with me; and, consequently, I presume the children are also only in posse.

From The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic by Rogers, Henry

They sat on the floor with me, and as the cacique could make himself understood in Spanish, we chatted about the affairs of the town in posse.

From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John