Nisi Definition

nīsī
adjective
Taking effect at a specified date only if no cause is shown for modification during the interim.
A decree nisi.
American Heritage
Of an ex parte decision or ruling, that it is valid unless opposed by the adverse party.
Webster's New World Law
conjuntion
Unless.
Webster's New World

Origin of Nisi

  • Latin unless ne in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Nisi Sentence Examples

  • The district judge hears the case and if satisfied makes the nisi order absolute.

  • The gist public astonishment, when the case came on for trial there was no defence, and on the 17th of November 1890 a decree nisi was granted.

  • Once the court has pronounced the decree nisi, a formal court order is prepared.

  • Principes vero delectatione bonae famae largissimi, gens adulari sciens, eloquentiis in studiis inserviens in tantum, ut etiam ipsos pueros quasi rhetores attendas, quae quidem, nisi jugo justitiae prematur, effrenatissima est; laboris, inediae, algoris, ubi fortuna expedit, patiens, venationi accipitrum exercitio inserviens.

  • In conformity with the motto of the city, Nisi Dominus frustra, there are numerous handsome places of public worship. St Giles's church, which was effectively restored (1879-1883) by the liberality of Dr William Chambers the publisher, has interesting historical and literary associations.

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