personam

/pɜːrˈsɒnəm/ or /pɛrˈsoʊnəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a person or group of people in a legal case, who is or are being sued or charged.

“The company was sued personam for the damages caused to a customer.”

2. adverb

Individually, in a personal capacity, or as an individual rather than as a member of a group.

“Each employee was assessed personam for their performance.”

Synonyms

  • individually
  • personally

Antonyms

  • collectively
  • corporately