in personam

adverb or adjective

in per·so·nam | \ ˌin-pər-ˈsō-ˌnam

, -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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20personam. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.

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in personam

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

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