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