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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Origin and Etymology of in personam
Late Latin, against a person
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in personam
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adverb or adjective
in per·so·nam
\ˌin-pər-ˈsō-nəm\
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
Origin and Etymology of in personam
Latin, against a person
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