Definition of interlocutory in English:
interlocutory
adjective ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊt(ə)riˌɪn(t)ərˈlɑkjəˌtɔri
1Law
(of a decree or judgement) given provisionally during the course of a legal action.
an interlocutory injunction
Example sentencesExamples
- This is entirely consistent with the familiar field of interlocutory injunctions granted ex parte.
- In that case the Court of Appeal refused to grant an interlocutory injunction restraining breach of confidence or breach of copyright.
- Appeals of interlocutory orders of Superior Court judges are heard by the Divisional Court.
- The plaintiff had failed to satisfy Justice Himel that an interim interlocutory injunction should be granted.
- I think there was actually a separate application for an interlocutory injunction, was there not?
2rare Relating to dialogue.
Origin
Late 15th century: from medieval Latin interlocutorius, from Latin interloqui 'interrupt' (see interlocutor).
Definition of interlocutory in US English:
interlocutory
adjectiveˌin(t)ərˈläkyəˌtôrēˌɪn(t)ərˈlɑkjəˌtɔri
1Law
(of a decree or judgment) given provisionally during the course of a legal action.
an interlocutory injunction
Example sentencesExamples
- Appeals of interlocutory orders of Superior Court judges are heard by the Divisional Court.
- I think there was actually a separate application for an interlocutory injunction, was there not?
- The plaintiff had failed to satisfy Justice Himel that an interim interlocutory injunction should be granted.
- This is entirely consistent with the familiar field of interlocutory injunctions granted ex parte.
- In that case the Court of Appeal refused to grant an interlocutory injunction restraining breach of confidence or breach of copyright.
2rare Relating to dialogue or conversation.
Origin
Late 15th century: from medieval Latin interlocutorius, from Latin interloqui ‘interrupt’ (see interlocutor).