How to Pronounce "interlocutory"
word
ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjəˌtɔːri
in-ter-LAH-kyuh-taw-ree
ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətəri
in-tuh-LOK-yuh-tuh-ree
Definition
Describes something, especially a court order or decision, made temporarily during a legal case and not final. "Interlocutory" matters address issues that come up before the case is completely settled.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjəˌtɔːri
British English
ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətəri
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-LAH-kyuh-taw-ree
UK
in-tuh-LOK-yuh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The court issued an interlocutory order to temporarily stop the construction.
An interlocutory appeal is made before the main trial ends.
The judge made an interlocutory decision while waiting for more evidence.
You can’t appeal the final verdict yet—only the interlocutory ruling for now.