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rule nisi

/ɹuːl ˈnaɪsaɪ/

rule nisi noun: a decree issued by the court that becomes absolute at some later date unless cause is shown why it should not.

Noun

rule nisi (plural rules nisi)

  1. A decree issued by the court that becomes absolute at some later date unless cause is shown why it should not.

Synonyms of rule nisi

Forms of rule nisi

pluralrules nisi

Questions about rule nisi

What does rule nisi mean?
Rule nisi means a decree issued by the court that becomes absolute at some later date unless cause is shown why it should not.
What part of speech is rule nisi?
Rule nisi is a noun.
How do you pronounce rule nisi?
Rule nisi is pronounced /ɹuːl ˈnaɪsaɪ/.
What is the plural of rule nisi?
The plural of rule nisi is rules nisi.

Words near rule nisi in the dictionary

  1. rule follower
  2. rule followers
  3. rule in
  4. rule joint
  5. rule joints
  6. rule nisi
  7. rule of 72
  8. rule of Colel
  9. rule of cool
  10. rule of coss
  11. rule of decision

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