Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nisi
adverb
nɪsaɪ
Definition
A Latin term meaning ‘unless’ used in legal contexts to refer to a decree that takes effect only under certain conditions.
Examples
- “The court issued a decree nisi, allowing the decision to become permanent unless contested by the defendant.”
- “The judge granted a motion nisi, placing certain stipulations on the ruling that needed to be satisfied.”
Meaning
It generally refers to a conditional order or rule that is in effect unless proven otherwise.
Synonyms
- unless
- except
