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In esse

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

In being.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In being. Actually existing. Distinguished from in posse, which means "that which is not, but may be." A child before birth is in posse; after birth, in esse.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I. To be in; to be inherent in; to be a component part of.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Inbeing. Actually existing. Distinguished from in posse, which means “that which is not, but may be.” <A child before birth is im posse; after birth, in esse,