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banc

[ bangk ]

noun

, Law.
  1. the seat on which judges sit in court.
  2. in banc, with all the judges of a court present; as a full court:

    a hearing in banc.



banc

/ bæŋk /

noun

  1. in banc
    in banc law sitting as a full court


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Word History and Origins

Origin of banc1

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French < Germanic: bench

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Word History and Origins

Origin of banc1

C18: from Anglo-French: bench

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Example Sentences

The Eleventh Circuit declined to rehear the case en banc earlier this year, despite strong dissenting opinions noting that the panel’s decision improperly disregarded the district court’s factual findings and misapplied First Amendment law.

They are legally entitled to request what is known as “en banc” review of the decision.

The en banc review process usually takes about a year to complete, sometimes longer.

Le Dimanche premier iour d'Aoust ils quitterent ledit Banc, le 20.

We four practically monopolised the top places, the "Banc d'Honneur."

Magdaléna came down to the verandah a few moments before the char-à-banc drove up.

He felt genuinely sorry for her, but his only part was to get out and hand these radiant visions into the char-à-banc.

A heavy char-à-banc rolled by, and the words of Tiny and Ila came distinctly to the two in hiding.

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