interlocutory

Etymology

adj

  1. Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.
    The 13-week stint Hall did on Fox Broadcasting's "The Late Show" last fall proved the impact of his interlocutory style. 3 July 1988, Armand White, “Arsenio Hall more relaxed in comedy with friend Eddy Murphy”, in Pittsburgh Press, retrieved 2010-11-02, page B8
  2. Interjected into something spoken.
  3. (law) Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.
  4. (law) Of or pertaining to legal action that is temporary or provisional.

noun

  1. (rare) A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.
    Lady Britomart is . . . well mannered and yet appallingly outspoken and indifferent to the opinion of her interlocutory. 1905, George Bernard Shaw, Major Barbara, act I
  2. Interpolated discussion or dialogue.

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