pendent

pendent (pen-d[schwa]nt), adj.

1. Not yet decided; pending (a pendent action).

2. Of or relating to pendent jurisdiction or pendent-party jurisdiction (pendent parties). [Cases: Federal Courts 14. 1.]

3. Contingent; dependent (pendent upon a different claim).

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