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Posse

Posse, a possibility. A thing is said to be in posse

See Posse comitatus

In posse (in a state of possibility)

Origine propria neminem posse voluntate sua exim manifestum est [Lat.], it is manifest that

Ultra posse non potest esse et vice versa, what is beyond possibility

in posse [Medieval Latin, in possibility] : not in actuality : having

In esse (actually existing), distinguished from in posse, which means that which is not, but may be. A

Portsoka, or Portsoken, the suburbs of a city, or any place within its jurisdiction.

also one who lawfully enters into but unlawfully remains in possession of the property without the consent or acquiescence of the

and dissolution. Peers are exempt from attending courts-leet or the posse comitatus; when arraigned for any criminal offence it must be