in esse

adverb or adjective

\ in-ˈe-sē, -sā \

Legal Definition of in esse

: in actual existence — compare in posse

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ineffective assistance of counsel

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“In esse.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/in%20esse. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.

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