interlocutory

[ in-ter-lok-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. of the nature of, pertaining to, or occurring in conversation:

   interlocutory instruction.

2. interjected into the main course of speech.
3. Law.
   1. pronounced during the course of an action, as a decision; not finally decisive of a case.
   2. pertaining to an intermediate decision.

interlocutory

/ ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtərɪ; -trɪ /

adjective

1. law pronounced during the course of proceedings; provisional

   an interlocutory injunction

2. interposed, as into a conversation, narrative, etc
3. of, relating to, or characteristic of dialogue

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˈlocutorily, adverb

Other Words From

• inter·locu·tori·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of interlocutory¹

From the Medieval Latin word interlocūtōrius, dating back to 1580–90. See interlocutor, -tory ¹

Example Sentences

In a Wednesday filing, the court granted an interlocutory appeal to the former president's legal team, allowing them to argue once again that Willis should be removed from the case.

From Salon

The court emphasized that in criminal cases, the compelling interest in prompt trials demands that courts apply the interlocutory appeal doctrine “with utmost strictness.”

From Los Angeles Times

"There's a good chance the DC date will be pushed back due to an interlocutory appeal on the presidential immunity motion."

From Salon

Judge Anthony Chan on Wednesday granted the government permission to appeal against his previous ruling, but insisted the grant of an interlocutory injunction banning the song is a matter for the court to decide.

From Seattle Times

“The underlying motions for interlocutory relief along with any additional, dispositive motions shall be assigned to a three-Judge panel of this Court following expiration of the response time provided in the Civil Rules.”

From Seattle Times