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interlocutory decree

[/ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri dɪˈkriː/]
nounpl: interlocutory decrees
sentença interlocutória
1. A provisional or temporary court order issued during the course of litigation that does not finally settle the matter but addresses an intermediate issue or orders some action during the proceedings
The judge issued an interlocutory decree granting the plaintiff temporary custody pending the final trial.
O juiz proferiu uma sentença interlocutória concedendo a guarda temporária ao autor até o julgamento final.
2. A judgment that is not final and does not conclude the case, often subject to appeal or modification before the final decree
The interlocutory decree was appealed before the final judgment was rendered.
A sentença interlocutória foi apelada antes que a sentença final fosse proferida.
Synonyms
interim orderprovisional decreetemporary orderpreliminary orderinterlocutory order
Antonyms
final decreefinal judgmentfinal orderconclusive decree

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentença interlocutória
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
Portugal
sentença interlocutória
Common legal term in Portuguese civil procedure
General Brazilian
despacho interlocutório
Alternative term sometimes used for procedural orders

Related Idioms & Phrases

pending final decree
subject to appeal
intermediate ruling
without prejudice to final judgment
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