Law. [AF. banc, ‘bench’: see BANK sb.] Bench; in phrase in banc = in BANCO.

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1727–51.  Chambers, Cycl., s.v., King’s Banc, or Bench.

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1863.  Cox, Inst. Eng. Govt., II. ix. 526. Disposed of in each court when sitting in banc (in banco) that is, by several of the justices sitting together.

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