in rem

English

Etymology

(deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin, literally "against the thing".

Adjective

in rem (not comparable)

1. (law) Against a thing (such as property) rather than a person.

   The church filed an in rem petition with the court, requesting that the book be declared obscene.

See also

• in personam

Anagrams

• Ermin, Miner, ermin, inerm, miner