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cautelar
adjectivetechnicalcommon/kawtɨˈlaɾ/cau·te·lar
Definition
1Relating to judicial measures or procedures intended to prevent irreparable harm or secure the useful outcome of a main proceeding.
Usage examples
“The court issued a cautelar order to freeze the defendant's assets.”
“A cautelar injunction was sought to stop the construction work.”
Common combinations
interim measureprecautionary measureprotective orderinjunction