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Webster 1913 Edition

Interlocutory

Inˊter-loc′u-to-ry

,
Adj.
[Cf. LL.
interlocutorius
, F.
interlocutoire
.]
1.
Consisting of, or having the nature of, dialogue; conversational.
Interlocutory
discourses in the Holy Scriptures.
Fiddes.
2.
(Law)
Intermediate; not final or definitive; made or done during the progress of an action;
as, an
interlocutory
judgement
.
☞ An order, sentence, decree, or judgment, given in an intermediate stage between the commencement and termination of a cause, is called interlocutory.

Inˊter-loc′u-to-ry

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
interlocutoire
.]
Interpolated discussion or dialogue.

Webster 1828 Edition

Interlocutory

INTERLOC'UTORY

, a.
1.
Consisting of dialogue.
There are several interlocutory discourses in the holy Scriptures.
2.
In law, intermediate; not final or definitive. An order, sentence,decree or judgment, given in an intermediate stage of a cause, or on some intermediate question before the final decision, is called interlocutory; as a decree in chancery referring a question of fact to a court of law, or a judgment on default in a court of law.

Definition 2024

interlocutory

interlocutory

English

Adjective

interlocutory ‎(not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.
    • 1821, Sir Walter Scott, Kenilworth, ch. 17:
      [A]s he passed through the crowded anterooms . . . never did Leicester return the general greeting with such ready and condescending courtesy. . . . For all the favourite Earl had a bow and smile at least, and often a kind word. . . . A few of Leicester's interlocutory sentences ran as follows:— "Poynings, good morrow; and how does your wife and fair daughter? . . ."
    • 1988, Armand White, "Arsenio Hall more relaxed in comedy with friend Eddy Murphy," Pittsburgh Press, 3 July, p. B8 (retrieved 2 Nov. 2010):
      The 13-week stint Hall did on Fox Broadcasting's "The Late Show" last fall proved the impact of his interlocutory style.
  2. Interjected into something spoken.
  3. (law) Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.
  4. (law) Of or pertaining to legal action that is temporary or provisional.

Derived terms

Noun

interlocutory ‎(plural interlocutories)

  1. (rare) A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.
    • 1905, George Bernard Shaw, Major Barbara, Act I:
      Lady Britomart is . . . well mannered and yet appallingly outspoken and indifferent to the opinion of her interlocutory.
  2. Interpolated discussion or dialogue.

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