nisiadj.

Brit.

/ˈnʌɪsʌɪ/, U.S.

/ˈnaɪˌsaɪ/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin nisi.

Etymology: < classical Latin nisi unless < ne- not (see ne adv.¹) + sī , conditional particle (see si quis n.). Compare nisi prius n.The phrases ‘rule nisi’, ‘order nisi’, and ‘decree nisi’ refer to an interlocutory injunction of the English Chancery Court (subsequently, the Chancery Division of the High Court), or the equivalent court in other English Law jurisdictions, and are largely (now almost exclusively) used in connection with divorce proceedings: see note at decree nisi at decree n. 4b.

Law.

Used as postmodifier. Of a decree, order, rule, etc.: that takes effect after a particular period of time, unless cause be shown within the period why it should not; not final. Also occasionally used predicatively.decree nisi: see decree n. 4b.

ΚΠ

1738 Cases King's Bench William III 312 But after a Rule Nisi had been obtained, Holt said that it were fit for a Jury to try whether it were a Trade then or not.

1744 W. Mosley Rep. Cases in Chancery 308 (margin) A decree against an Infant Nisi, etc., is an absolute Decree.

1785 R. Hinde Mod. Pract. Chancery 435 A decree nisi, against an infant partakes so far of the nature of an absolute decree, as to authorise proceedings under it, as in ordinary cases.

1810 W. Selwyn Abridgem. Law Nisi Prius (ed. 2) II. xxii. 868 No cross action upon the agreement could have been brought against the plaintiff, either at the suit of the defendant or of Nichols. Rule nisi refused.

1836 B. H. Smart Walker Remodelled at Nisi prius A rule nisi is a rule unless, i.e. unless cause be shown to the contrary, as distinguished from a rule absolute.

1860 Act 23 & 24 Vict. c. 144 §7 Every Decree for a Divorce shall in the first instance be a Decree Nisi, not to be made absolute till after the Expiration of such Time not less than Three Months.., as the Court shall by General or Special Order from Time to Time direct.

1930 A. Palmer Company Secretarial Pract. 175 The order is, in the first place, made nisi, that is, the charge applies unless the debtor can within the time allowed, show cause why it should not be made.

1987 Daily Tel. 20 July 17/5 A charging order nisi was made in respect of his property in North London.

2000 Cape Times 19 July i. 14/11 (advt.) A rule nisi is hereby issued calling upon the Respondent and all persons interested to show cause, if any.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	nisi
释义	nisiadj. Brit. /ˈnʌɪsʌɪ/, U.S. /ˈnaɪˌsaɪ/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin nisi. Etymology: < classical Latin nisi unless < ne- not (see ne adv.¹) + sī , conditional particle (see si quis n.). Compare nisi prius n.The phrases ‘rule nisi’, ‘order nisi’, and ‘decree nisi’ refer to an interlocutory injunction of the English Chancery Court (subsequently, the Chancery Division of the High Court), or the equivalent court in other English Law jurisdictions, and are largely (now almost exclusively) used in connection with divorce proceedings: see note at decree nisi at decree n. 4b. Law. Used as postmodifier. Of a decree, order, rule, etc.: that takes effect after a particular period of time, unless cause be shown within the period why it should not; not final. Also occasionally used predicatively.decree nisi: see decree n. 4b. ΚΠ 1738 Cases King's Bench William III 312 But after a Rule Nisi had been obtained, Holt said that it were fit for a Jury to try whether it were a Trade then or not. 1744 W. Mosley Rep. Cases in Chancery 308 (margin) A decree against an Infant Nisi, etc., is an absolute Decree. 1785 R. Hinde Mod. Pract. Chancery 435 A decree nisi, against an infant partakes so far of the nature of an absolute decree, as to authorise proceedings under it, as in ordinary cases. 1810 W. Selwyn Abridgem. Law Nisi Prius (ed. 2) II. xxii. 868 No cross action upon the agreement could have been brought against the plaintiff, either at the suit of the defendant or of Nichols. Rule nisi refused. 1836 B. H. Smart Walker Remodelled at Nisi prius A rule nisi is a rule unless, i.e. unless cause be shown to the contrary, as distinguished from a rule absolute. 1860 Act 23 & 24 Vict. c. 144 §7 Every Decree for a Divorce shall in the first instance be a Decree Nisi, not to be made absolute till after the Expiration of such Time not less than Three Months.., as the Court shall by General or Special Order from Time to Time direct. 1930 A. Palmer Company Secretarial Pract. 175 The order is, in the first place, made nisi, that is, the charge applies unless the debtor can within the time allowed, show cause why it should not be made. 1987 Daily Tel. 20 July 17/5 A charging order nisi was made in respect of his property in North London. 2000 Cape Times 19 July i. 14/11 (advt.) A rule nisi is hereby issued calling upon the Respondent and all persons interested to show cause, if any. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1738
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