Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coram
Adverb
/ˈkɔːrəm/
Definition
In the presence of; before.
Examples
- The hearing was conducted coram judice, meaning in the presence of the judge.
- Coram nobis is a legal term used to reopen a case based on new evidence.
Meaning
The term is often used in legal contexts to refer to a situation where a court or judge is considering a matter in the presence of a particular party or parties.
Synonyms
- In the presence of
- Before
- In the view of
