French meaning “on the bench” or “as a full bench.” Refers to court sessions with the entire membership of a court participating. U.S. circuit courts of appeals usually decide matters sitting in panels of three judges. However, all the judges in the court may decide certain matters together or review panel decisions sitting “en banc” (occasionally spelled “in banc”). The largest courts of appeals may split their full membership into two en banc panels.
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