INTERLOCUTIONS

Noun

interlocutions

plural of interlocution

Source: Wiktionary


INTERLOCUTION

In`ter*lo*cu"tion, n. Etym: [L. interlocutio, from interloqui, interlocutus, to speak between; inter between + loqui to speak: cf. F. interlocution. See Loquacious.]

1. Interchange of speech; dialogue; conversation; conference.

2. (Law)

Definition: An intermediate act or decree before final decision. Ayliffe.

3. Hence, intermediate argument or discussion.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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