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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.