Interlocutory Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjəˌtɔːri

in-ter-LAH-kyuh-taw-ree

UK

ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətəri

in-tuh-LOK-yuh-tuh-ree

Definição

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.

Uso & Nuances

Primarily used in legal and formal contexts. Common collocations: 'interlocutory order', 'interlocutory appeal', 'interlocutory injunction'. Not commonly used in daily conversation. Only refers to temporary, non-final court decisions.

• Spanish: interlocutorio (jurídico)
• Portuguese (BR): interlocutório (jurídico)
• Portuguese (PT): interlocutório (jurídico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 中间（程序）性的（法律术语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 中間（程序）性的（法律術語）
• Hindi: अंतरिम (कानूनी संदर्भ में)
• Arabic: تمهيدي (قانوني)
• Bengali: আন্তর্বর্তীকালীন
• Russian: промежуточный (юрид.)
• Japanese: 中間の（法律用語）
• Vietnamese: tạm thời (pháp lý)
• Korean: 중간의 (법률)
• Turkish: ara (hukuki) - geçici (mahkeme kararı)
• Urdu: عبوری (قانونی)
• Indonesian: interlokutori (hukum) - sementara (putusan pengadilan)

Frases de Exemplo

The court issued an interlocutory order to temporarily stop the construction.

basic

An interlocutory appeal is made before the main trial ends.

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The judge made an interlocutory decision while waiting for more evidence.

basic

You can’t appeal the final verdict yet—only the interlocutory ruling for now.

natural

The lawyers spent days arguing over the interlocutory orders before trial.

natural

Since the judge’s interlocutory decision changed everything, both sides had to rethink their approach.

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