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Vocabulary Entry
nisi
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A Latin term meaning 'if not'.
Example Sentences
"The legal clause included a nisi to protect the party's interests."
"In legal proceedings, a mention of nisi often indicates a preliminary judgment."
"The agreement was contingent on a nisi being fulfilled."
V
verb
To express a condition or stipulation that could alter a situation if not met.
Example Sentences
"In many contracts, parties nisi certain conditions for clarity."
"The judge decided to nisi further review before finalizing the decision."
"If the terms are left nisi, it may create confusion later."
A
adjective
Describing something as conditional or provisional.
Example Sentences
"The nisi ruling left room for further legal interpretation."
"His acceptance was nifti, based on the project's success."
"They made a nisi agreement to finalize details later."