banc

[ bangk ]

noun

, Law.

1. the seat on which judges sit in court.
2. in banc, with all the judges of a court present; as a full court:

   a hearing in banc.

banc

/ bæŋk /

noun

1. in banc
   law sitting as a full court

Word History and Origins

Origin of banc¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French < Germanic: bench

Word History and Origins

Origin of banc¹

C18: from Anglo-French: bench

Example Sentences

The Eleventh Circuit declined to rehear the case en banc earlier this year, despite strong dissenting opinions noting that the panel’s decision improperly disregarded the district court’s factual findings and misapplied First Amendment law.

From Washington Blade

They are legally entitled to request what is known as “en banc” review of the decision.

From The Daily Beast

The en banc review process usually takes about a year to complete, sometimes longer.

From The Daily Beast

Le Dimanche premier iour d'Aoust ils quitterent ledit Banc, le 20.

From Project Gutenberg

We four practically monopolised the top places, the "Banc d'Honneur."

From Project Gutenberg

Magdaléna came down to the verandah a few moments before the char-à-banc drove up.

From Project Gutenberg

He felt genuinely sorry for her, but his only part was to get out and hand these radiant visions into the char-à-banc.

From Project Gutenberg

A heavy char-à-banc rolled by, and the words of Tiny and Ila came distinctly to the two in hiding.

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