in personam
adverb or adjective
-ˌnäm\
Definition of in personam
: against a person for the purpose of imposing a liability or obligation —used especially of legal actions, judgments, or jurisdiction — compare in rem
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in personam
adverb or adjective
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Legal Definition of in personam
: against a person for the purpose of imposing a liability or obligation to do or not do something an action in personam an in personam suit — see also in personam jurisdiction at jurisdiction — compare in rem, quasi in rem
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