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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bench; a high seat, or seat of distinction or judgment.
2. 2
   Used to associate a nonbanking affiliate of a bank with the bank's brand name without using the word bank. US
3. 3
   A tribunal or court.

   "all the banc business of each county must be done in that county"

Example

More examples

"all the banc business of each county must be done in that county"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English bank, from Old French banc. Doublet of banco, bank, and bench.

Etymology 2

A respelling of bank.

Related phrases

court in bancen bancin banc

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