In nubibus
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
In the clouds; in abeyance.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In the clouds; in abeyance; in custody of law. In nubibus, in mare, in terrd, vel in custodid legis, in the air, sea or earth or in the custody of the law. Tayl. Gloss. In case of abeyance, the Inheritance is figuratively said to rest in nubibus or in gremio legis.