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interlocutory
[ in-ter-lok-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈlɒk yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
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adjective
of the nature of, pertaining to, or occurring in conversation: interlocutory instruction.
interjected into the main course of speech.
Law.
- pronounced during the course of an action, as a decision; not finally decisive of a case.
- pertaining to an intermediate decision.
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Origin of interlocutory
OTHER WORDS FROM interlocutory
in·ter·loc·u·to·ri·ly, adverbWords nearby interlocutory
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British Dictionary definitions for interlocutory
interlocutory
/ (ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
law pronounced during the course of proceedings; provisionalan interlocutory injunction
interposed, as into a conversation, narrative, etc
of, relating to, or characteristic of dialogue
Derived forms of interlocutory
interlocutorily, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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