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Re
[Latin, In the matter of; in the case of.]
A term of frequent use in designating judicial proceedings, in which there is only one party. Thus, "Re Vivian" signifies "In the matter of Vivian," or "in Vivian's Case."
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West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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‘in the matter of, concerning’.Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006
Re, verbis, scripto, consensu, traditione, junctura vestes, sumere pacta solent. Compacts are accustomed to be clothed by thing itself, by words, by writing, by consent, by delivery. Plow. 161.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.