judgment nisi

Definition of "judgment nisi"
  1. A provisional judgment that doesn't result in a final decision
How to use "judgment nisi" in a sentence
  1. The court pronounced a judgment nisi, which meant the decision wasn't final.
  2. She was uneasy about the judgment nisi because it didn't bring closure.
  3. The lawsuit ended with a judgment nisi, leaving room for further arguments.
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