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interlocutory Definition

inter·locu·tory (in′tər läk′yo̵̅o̅ tôr′ē, -yə-)

adjective

  1. of, having the nature of, or occurring in dialogue; conversational
  2. interjected interlocutory wit
  3. Law pronounced during the course of a suit, pending final decision; not final an interlocutory divorce decree

Etymology: ML(Ec) interlocutorius: see interlocution

interlocutory Law Definition

adj

Of an order, that it is temporary, pending a trial on the merits.
interlocutory Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • injunction: The judge looked at the Plaintiff's case in relation to a possible loss should an interlocutory injunction not be granted.
  • hearing: A period was allowed to 28 October 2004 to request an interlocutory hearing.
  • appeal: Even an interlocutory appeal to a single Crown Court judge will take some time to deal with.
  • relief: However, for other interlocutory relief the owner must be joined in.
  • proceeding: MR JUSTICE VINELOTT: Well, Mr Lightman, these are interlocutory proceedings.
  • decision: They normally arise as a result of issues raised in a decided case or from an interlocutory decision.