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,