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nisi Definition

nisi (nī′sī′)

conjunction

unless: used in law after decree, order, etc. to indicate that it shall take permanent effect at a specified time unless cause is shown why it should not, or unless it is changed by further proceedings

Etymology: L < ne-, not (see no) + si, if (see so)

nisi Law Definition

adj

Latin

Of an ex parte decision or ruling, that it is valid unless opposed by the adverse party.

Browse dictionary entries near nisi

  1. ‹ Nishinomiya
  2. ‹ niseis
  3. ‹ nisei
  4. ‹ Nisan
  5. ‹ Niš
  6. ‹ nirvana
  7. ‹ NIR
  8. ‹ nippy
  9. ‹ Nippur
  10. ‹ Nipponese
  1. nisi prius ›
  2. Nissen hut ›
  3. NIST ›
  4. nisus ›
  5. nit ›
  6. nit-picker ›
  7. nit-picking ›
  8. nite ›
  9. niter ›
  10. Niterói ›