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In Rem

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in rem


[Latin]
: 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




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