cautelar
adjectivetécnico/kawtɨˈlaɾ/medium
cau·te·lar
Definition
Relating to judicial measures or procedures intended to prevent irreparable harm or secure the useful outcome of a main proceeding.
The court issued a cautelar order to freeze the defendant's assets.
A cautelar injunction was sought to stop the construction work.
Common collocations
interim measureprecautionary measureprotective orderinjunction
Etymology
Do latim 'cautelaris'.