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de bene esse

[ di bee-nee es-ee, dee, dey bey-ney es-ey ]

adverb

, Law.
  1. of validity for the time being but subject to objection or nullification at a later date; provisionally:

    to take evidence de bene esse to ensure against its loss.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of de bene esse1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Medieval Latin: dē bene esse, literally, “of well-being”
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Example Sentences

I receive it de bene esse; to give such weight to it as I shall think proper.

Bourqueney has signed the document de bene esse; this is his wisest and most dignified course.

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