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The action of prohibiting or forbidding something, especially by law or official decree.
“The government issued an interdiction against the sale of certain chemicals.”
Tending to meddle in the affairs of others; intrusive or obtrusive.
“She grew tired of her interfering neighbors always asking questions about her personal life.”
A temporary court order or injunction issued during the course of a legal proceeding, intended to maintain the status quo until a final decision is made.
“The judge granted an interim order to prevent the company from selling its assets while the lawsuit is pending.”
The total measurement of all the interior angles of a closed geometric figure, such as a polygon.
“The interior angle sum of any triangle is always 180 degrees.”
A provisional or temporary judgment issued by a court during the course of a legal proceeding that does not finally determine the entire cause of action.
“The judge issued an interlocutory decree to grant temporary custody of the children until the final divorce hearing.”
A temporary court order issued during the course of a lawsuit to maintain the status quo and prevent irreparable harm until a final judgment can be reached.
“The court granted an interlocutory injunction to prevent the developer from demolishing the historic building while the ownership dispute was being resolved.”
A provisional or temporary decision made by a court during the course of a legal action that does not finally determine the entire cause of action.
“The judge issued an interlocutory judgment regarding the admissibility of the evidence before the trial proceeded to the main arguments.”
A person or entity that acts as a link between parties in order to facilitate a transaction, negotiation, or communication.
“O corretor de imóveis atuou como intermediário na venda da casa.”
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator.
“The government served as an intermediary in the peace negotiations.”
The act or process of acting as an intermediary or go-between, especially in financial, commercial, or diplomatic contexts.
“Financial intermediation involves banks connecting savers who have excess capital with borrowers who need funds.”
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
“The patient suffered from intermittent fevers that would disappear for days before returning.”
Situated on or existing on the inside of something; relating to the inside.
“The car suffered severe internal damage after the collision.”
The process of producing goods, components, or materials within a company's own facilities rather than purchasing them from external suppliers.
“The company decided to shift to internal manufacturing to gain better control over quality and supply chain lead times.”
Information, data, or products generated by a specific department, process, or component within an organization or system that serves as an input for another internal department or process rather than being delivered to an external customer.
“The accounting department's monthly report is an internal output used by the executive board for strategic planning.”
The arrangement, organization, and interrelation of parts situated within the interior of an object, system, or organism.
“Geologists studied the internal structure of the meteorite to determine its origins.”