in re

[ in ree, rey ]

preposition

1. in the matter of.

in re

/ ɪn ˈreɪ /

preposition

1. in the matter of: used esp in bankruptcy proceedings

Word History and Origins

Origin of in re¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1875–80

Word History and Origins

Origin of in re¹

C17: from Latin

Example Sentences

Mr. Goldberg-Polin was attending the Tribe of Nova music festival in Re’im, Israel, when Hamas gunmen attacked, killing hundreds.

From New York Times

And again, I think this hangs on one decision made by Chief Justice Salmon Chase in In Re Griffin in 1869.

From Slate

To recede from In re T.W. and later cases, the court must be convinced that it clearly erred.

From Slate

If the gaps in the evidence leave room for doubt about what the voters in 1980 understood, and since that debate was in the living memory of the justices who decided In re T.W., it is difficult to see how that standard can be met.

From Slate

Voters enshrined that right in our constitution in 1980 and, starting with 1989’s case In re T.W., the court held that the provision protects the right to abortion.

From Slate