nisi

ni·si

 (nī′sī′)

adj. Law

Taking effect at a specified date only if no cause is shown for modification during the interim: a decree nisi.

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[Latin, unless; see ne in Indo-European roots.]

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nisi

(ˈnaɪsaɪ)

adj

(Law) (postpositive) law (of a court order) coming into effect on a specified date unless cause is shown within a certain period why it should not: a decree nisi.

[C19: from Latin: unless, if not]

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ni•si

(ˈnaɪ saɪ, ˈni si)

adj.

Law. scheduled to become final on a particular date: a decree nisi.

[< Latin: if not, unless (conjunction)]

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

nisi - not final or absolute; "the decree is nisi and not absolute" inconclusive - not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; "an inconclusive reply"; "inconclusive evidence"; "the inconclusive committee vote"

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