Interlocutory

Quick meaning: Interlocutory is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.

More Meanings

1. Interjected into something spoken.
2. (law) Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.
3. (law) Of or pertaining to legal action that is temporary or provisional.
4. Interpolated discussion or dialogue.
5. (rare) A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.

Example Sentences

The 13-week stint Hall did on Fox Broadcasting's "The Late Show" last fall proved the impact of his interlocutory style.

Lady Britomart is . . . well mannered and yet appallingly outspoken and indifferent to the opinion of her interlocutory.

[A]s he passed through the crowded anterooms . . . never did Leicester return the general greeting with such ready and condescending courtesy. . . . For all the favourite Earl had a bow and smile at least, and often a kind word. . . . A few of Leicester's interlocutory sentences ran as follows:— "Poynings, good morrow; and how does your wife and fair daughter? . . ."

Word Forms

• interlocutories

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incident, introductory, preparatory, interim, intermediary, injunction.

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