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in rem

adverb or adjective \in-ˈrem\

Definition of IN REM

:  against a thing (as a right, status, or property) —used especially of legal actions, judgments, or jurisdiction — compare in personam
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Origin of IN REM

Late Latin
First Known Use: 1761

Rhymes with IN REM

ad rem, ahem, AM, Arnhem, Belém, bluestem, brain stem, condemn, contemn, FM, GM, idem, item, main stem, mayhem, Menem, millieme, modem, poem, problem, pro tem, proem, Shechem

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. in rem
  2. jus in rem
  3. quasi in rem
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