nisi

nisi (nI-sI), adj. [Latin “unless”] (Of a court’s ex parte ruling or grant of relief) having validity unless the adversely affected party appears and shows cause why it should be withdrawn (a decree nisi). See decree nisi under DECREE. [Cases: Motions 24. C.J.S. Motions and Orders §§ 20–23.]

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