interlocutory meaning: definition, quotations

interlocutory

adj

/ˌɪntə(ɹ)ləˈkjuːtəɹi/

Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.

[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? . . ."1821 January 8, [Walter Scott], chapter XVII, in Kenilworth; a Romance. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), Edinburgh: […] Archibald Constable and Co.; and John Ballantyne, […]; London: Hurst, Robinson, and Co., →OCLC:
The 13-week stint Hall did on Fox Broadcasting's "The Late Show" last fall proved the impact of his interlocutory style.1988 July 3, Armand White, “Arsenio Hall more relaxed in comedy with friend Eddy Murphy”, in Pittsburgh Press, retrieved 02 Nov 2010, page B8:

Interjected into something spoken.

Law Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.

Law Of or pertaining to legal action that is temporary or provisional.

noun

Rare A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.

Lady Britomart is . . . well mannered and yet appallingly outspoken and indifferent to the opinion of her interlocutory.1905, George Bernard Shaw, Major Barbara, act I:

Interpolated discussion or dialogue.