Interlocutory

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.tərˈlɑː.kjəˌtɔːr.i/

Definitions of interlocutory

adjective relating to or consisting of dialogue or conversation between two or more people

Example Sentences

A1 The interlocutory phone call was brief and to the point.

A2 The interlocutory meeting between the two parties helped clarify some issues.

B1 The interlocutory decision made by the judge was only temporary until a final ruling could be reached.

B2 The interlocutory injunction was put in place to prevent any further harm while the case was being decided.

C1 The interlocutory discussions between the lawyers were crucial in reaching a settlement.

C2 The interlocutory orders issued by the court were complex and required careful consideration.

Examples of interlocutory in a Sentence

formal The judge issued an interlocutory order to temporarily halt the proceedings.

informal The judge put a temporary hold on things with an interlocutory order.

slang The judge hit pause on the case with an interlocutory ruling.

figurative The interlocutory decision acted as a speed bump in the legal process.

Grammatical Forms of interlocutory

• past tense: interlocuted
• plural: interlocutorys
• comparative: more interlocutory
• superlative: most interlocutory
• present tense: interlocutes
• future tense: will interlocute
• perfect tense: has interlocuted
• continuous tense: is interlocuting
• singular: interlocutory
• positive degree: interlocutory
• infinitive: to interlocute
• gerund: interlocuting
• participle: interlocuted

Origin and Evolution of interlocutory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'interlocutory' originated from the Latin word 'interloqui', which means 'to speak between'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in legal contexts to refer to a temporary or provisional decision made by a court during the course of a case, the term 'interlocutory' has evolved to also describe any intermediate or in-between stage or action in various situations.