Decree Nisi
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
A provisional decree, which will be made absolute on motion unless cause be shown against it. In English practice, 1t ia the order made by the court fur divorce, on satisfactory proof being given in support of & petition for dissolution of marriage; it remains imperfect for at least six mouths, (which period may be shortened lute on motion, and the dissolution takes effect, subject to appeal. Whiarton.