Definition of De Bene Esse

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • De bene esse
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Provisionally; for what it is worth.

  • De Bene Esse
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Conditionally; provisionally; in anticipation of future need. A phrase applied to proceedings which are taken ex parte or provisionally, and are allowed to stand as well done for the present, but which may be subject to future exception or