Meaning of interlocutory | Babel Free
ˌɪntə(ɹ)ləˈkjuːtəɹiDefinitions
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Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation. not-comparable
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Interjected into something spoken. not-comparable
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Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision. not-comparable
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Of or pertaining to legal action that is temporary or provisional. not-comparable
Examples
“[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? . . ."”
“The 13-week stint Hall did on Fox Broadcasting's "The Late Show⟳" last⟳ fall⟳ proved the impact of his interlocutory style.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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