INTERLOCUTORY

Interlocutory

Interlocutory is a legal term which can refer to an order, sentence, decree, or judgment, given in an intermediate stage between the commencement and termination of a cause of action, used to provide a temporary or provisional decision on an issue. Thus, an interlocutory order is not final and is not subject to immediate appeal.

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interlocutory

Noun

  1. A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.
  2. Interpolated discussion or dialogue.

Adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.
  2. Interjected into something spoken.
  3. Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.
  4. Of or pertaining to legal action that is temporary or provisional.


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