in posse

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin in posse, from in (“in”) + posse (“to be able; can”).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ɪnˈpɑsi/

Adjective

in posse (not comparable)

  1. In possibility, having a potential to exist, in potential but not in actuality, (contradistinguished by in esse)

Adverb

in posse (not comparable)

  1. In possibility, having a potential to exist, in potential but not in actuality, (contradistinguished by in esse).

Usage notes

  • A child living is in esse, but before conception is in posse.

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