interlocutory

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.
   not-comparable
2. Interjected into something spoken.
   not-comparable
3. Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.
   not-comparable
4. 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.”

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