in posse
English
Adjective
- in possibility, having a potential to exist, in potential but not in actuality, (contradistinguished by in esse)
Adverb
- 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 birth is only in posse.
See also
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