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)
Defn: An intermediate act or decree before final decision. Ayliffe.
3. Hence, intermediate argument or discussion.
INTERLOCUTOR
In`ter*loc"u*tor, n. Etym: [Cf. F. interlocuteur.]
1. One who takes part in dialogue or conversation; a talker, interpreter, or questioner. Jer. Taylor.
2. (Law)
Defn: An interlocutory judgment or sentence.
INTERLOCUTORY In`ter*loc"u*to*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. LL. interlocutorius, F. interlocutoire.]