nisi

/ˈnaɪzi/

Definitions

1. noun

A clause in a writ or other court document, especially in English law, which suspends the operation of the writ until a specified condition has been met.

“The court’s ruling was conditional, and it was subject to a nisi clause that would be triggered if the defendant failed to comply with the terms of the settlement.”

Synonyms

  • conditional clause
  • suspensive clause

Antonyms

  • absolute clause