En
/ɛn/
Definitions
- (prep.) Expressing inclusion or presence within a place, group, or condition in legal contexts.
The defendant was found en route to the jurisdiction.
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Used mainly in legal phrases borrowed from Latin or French, such as 'en banc' or 'en route', signifying status or position within a legal process or location.
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