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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of de bene esse¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg