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单词 nisi
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Definition of nisi in English:

nisi

adjective ˈnʌɪsʌɪˈnaɪsaɪ
Law
  • postpositive (of a decree, order, or rule) that takes effect or is valid only after certain conditions are met.

    an order nisi
    See also decree nisi
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Then, if the case stated were satisfactory, the order nisi could be granted on that day.
    • It does, in my argument or my submission, give rise to a proper application for an order nisi for mandamus.
    • I do not think you can even grant an order nisi if the privative clause operates, can you?
    • Certainly, insofar as the order nisi seeks writs of mandamus and certiorari, it is outside of the time limit.
    • This Court will not hear applications for orders nisi comprising three Justices.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin, literally 'unless'.

 
 

Definition of nisi in US English:

nisi

adjectiveˈnīsīˈnaɪsaɪ
Law
  • postpositive (of a decree, order, or rule) taking effect or having validity only after certain specified conditions are met.

    an order nisi
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I do not think you can even grant an order nisi if the privative clause operates, can you?
    • It does, in my argument or my submission, give rise to a proper application for an order nisi for mandamus.
    • Certainly, insofar as the order nisi seeks writs of mandamus and certiorari, it is outside of the time limit.
    • Then, if the case stated were satisfactory, the order nisi could be granted on that day.
    • This Court will not hear applications for orders nisi comprising three Justices.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘unless’.

 
 
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