pendente lite
Americanadverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pendente lite
1720–30; < Latin: literally, with a lawsuit pending
Example Sentences
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Alimony pendente lite is in the discretion of the court, having regard to the means of the parties, and includes a proper provision for costs.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" by Various
"If this complainant is going to be defrauded I will enjoin this contract pendente lite and appoint a receiver."
From Tutt and Mr. Tutt by Arthur Cheney Train
His head's sticking out quite clear, and'--Eames rushed the fence--'we've put him in your garage--er pendente lite.'
From A Diversity of Creatures by Rudyard Kipling
Permanent alimony is usually smaller than temporary alimony, or alimony pendente lite, but no rule as to the amount can be safely stated, it resting in the discretion of the Court.
From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Hyacinthe Ringrose
In four cases specifically, and in some others by implication, Bacon confesses that he had received bribes from suitors pendente lite.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various
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