Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grant-a-stay
Legal Terminology
/ɡrænt ə steɪ/
Definition
To provide temporary suspension of a legal decision or process.
Examples
- The court decided to grant a stay on the eviction notice, giving the tenant more time to appeal.
- After reviewing the case, the judge granted a stay, pausing all proceedings until a further hearing.
- The lawyer filed a motion to grant a stay, hoping to delay the implementation of the new ruling.
Meaning
A judicial action that allows a party to delay the enforcement of a court ruling or order while further appeals or proceedings are underway.
Synonyms
- postponement
- suspension
- deferment
- hold
