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pendente lite

Pronunciation: /pɛnˌdɛnteɪ ˈlʌɪti, -ˌdɛnti/

Definition of pendente lite

adverb

Law
  • during litigation.
  • depending on the outcome of litigation.

Origin:

Latin, literally 'with the lawsuit pending'

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