De Bene Esse
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
practice. A aid proceedings, which are deemed to be well done for the present, or until an exception or other avoidance; that is, conditionally, and in that meaning is the phrase usually accepted. For example, a declaration is filed or delivered, special bail put - im, witness examined, &c. de bene esse, or conditionally; good for the resent. °: