in rem
adverb or adjective
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Definition of in rem
: against a thing (such as a right, status, or property)
—used especially of legal actions, judgments, or jurisdiction
— compare in personam
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in rem
adverb or adjective
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Legal Definition of in rem
: against or with respect to a thing (as a right, status, or interest in property) without reference to the persons involved
when the Government is proceeding against property in rem — Austin v. United States, 509 U.S. 602 (1993) an in rem action
— see also in rem jurisdiction at jurisdiction — compare in personam, quasi in rem