"in re" meaning in English

See in re in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Preposition

Etymology: From Latin, literally meaning "in the matter [of]". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{head|en|prepositions|head=in re}} in re, {{en-prep|head=in re}} in re
  1. (chiefly law) In the matter of; with regard to. Wikipedia link: in re Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: re Related terms: in rem
    Sense id: en-in_re-en-prep-J4Fe-CVY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English prepositions, English undefined derivations Topics: law

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