banc

American  

[bangk] / bæŋk /

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.

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banc British  

/ bæŋk /

noun

1. law sitting as a full court

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Etymology

Origin of banc

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

Example Sentences

But when Laredo officials appealed to have the case heard en banc by the full panel of judges, it ruled 9–6 that there was no “obvious unconstitutionality” to what had happened to her.

From Slate

Banc of California CEO Jared Wolff said he was encouraged that the proposals tie “capital more closely to the risk of the type of lending we’re doing.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The spa petitioned for rehearing en banc, which was denied by the appeals court.

From Slate

It asked for an en banc review of a three-judge panel’s December ruling that affirmed the order.

From Los Angeles Times

The full en banc panel could request a new briefing on these issues from both sides, asking what they think about the panel decision that was issued last week, and it would be extremely likely to have oral arguments.

From Slate