in personam
adverb or adjective
in per·so·nam
| \ ˌin-pər-ˈsō-ˌnam
, -ˌnäm\
, -ˌnäm\
Definition of in personam
: against a person for the purpose of imposing a liability or obligation
—used especially of legal actions, judgments, or jurisdiction
— compare in rem
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in personam
adverb or adjective
in per·so·nam
| \ ˌin-pər-ˈsō-nəm
\
\
Legal Definition of in personam
: against a person for the purpose of imposing a liability or obligation to do or not do something
an action in personam an in personam suit
— see also in personam jurisdiction at jurisdiction — compare in rem, quasi in rem