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interlocutory

Syllabification: (in·ter·loc·u·to·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˌintərˈläkyəˌtôrē/
Definition of interlocutory

adjective

  • 1 Law (of a decree or judgment) given provisionally during the course of a legal action.
  • 2 rare of or relating to dialogue or conversation.

Origin:

late 15th century: from medieval Latin interlocutorius, from Latin interloqui 'interrupt' (see interlocutor)

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