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‖ nisi Law.|ˈnaɪsaɪ|
[L. nisi unless.]
A limiting term added to such words as decree, order, or rule, to indicate that these are not absolute or final, but are to be valid or take effect unless some cause is shown, or reason arises, to prevent this. (Cf. quots. 1860 and 1872.)
1836Smart s.v. Nisi prius, A rule nisi is a rule unless, i.e. unless cause be shown to the contrary, as distinguished from a rule absolute. 1860Act 23 & 24 Vict. c. 144 §7 Every Decree for a Divorce shall in the first instance be a Decree Nisi, not to be made absolute till after the Expiration of such Time not less than Three Months.., as the Court shall by General or Special Order from Time to Time direct. 1872Will Wharton's Law Lex., Decree Nisi..remains imperfect for at least six months. 1877–9Seton Decrees (ed. 4) I. p. xxvi, Order nisi for Claimant to appear. 1883Law Rep. 11 Q.B. Div. 591 An order nisi was afterwards obtained for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection. |