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NISI

\nˈɪsi], \nˈɪsi], \n_ˈɪ_s_i]\

Definitions of NISI

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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not final or absolute; "the decree is nisi and not absolute"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

not final or absolute; "the decree is nisi and not absolute"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

conj. [Latin] Unless ; if not. Nisi prius, a writ or order of court to try a question of fact before a judge and jury ;- the courts appointed for trials by jury in civil actions.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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