GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Banc (>), ‖Bancus (>), Bank (>), n. [OF. banc, LL. bancus. See Bank, n.] A bench; a high seat, or seat of distinction or judgment; a tribunal or court.
[1913 Webster]
In banc, In banco (the ablative of bancus), In bank, in full court, or with full judicial authority; as, “sittings in banc (distinguished from sittings at nisi prius)”.
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