In`ter*loc"u*to*ry (?), a. [Cf. LL. interlocutorius, F. interlocutoire.]

1. Consisting of, or having the nature of, dialogue; conversational.

Interlocutory discourses in the Holy Scriptures.

2. (Law) Intermediate; not final or definitive; made or done during the progress of an action.

&fist; An order, sentence, decree, or judgment, given in an intermediate stage between the commencement and termination of a cause, is called interlocutory.

In`ter*loc"u*to*ry, n. [Cf. F. interlocutoire.] Interpolated discussion or dialogue.

• (law) something spoken during a legal action that awaits final decision
  
• (law) legal action that is temporary or provisional