pendente lite

[ pen-den-tee lahy-tee ]

adverb

, Law.

1. during litigation; while a suit is in progress.

pendente lite

/ pɛnˈdɛntɪ ˈlaɪtɪ /

adjective

1. law while a suit is pending

Word History and Origins

Origin of pendente lite¹

1720–30; < Latin: literally, with a lawsuit pending

Word History and Origins

Origin of pendente lite¹

Latin, literally: with litigation pending

Example Sentences

Now Mr. Punch appeals to the Lord Chief Justice, and to the Universe to say whether the desire expressed by the former that there should be no comment on the Tichborne case, pendente lite, has not been scrupulously complied with.

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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.

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That must be pendente lite, an interlocutory proceeding, in the action.

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Brief on brief had been presented to the King, ordering him to separate from Anne Boleyn pendente lite, but the King had paid no attention to them—had married the Lady and divorced the Queen.

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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.

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