Halting
/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of stopping or bringing a process, proceeding, or action to a pause or end, often by legal order.
The court granted a halting of the proceedings until further notice.
- (adj.) Describing something characterized by a stop or interruption, often hesitant or faltering in manner or execution.
His halting explanation failed to convince the judge.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "halting" commonly refers to the suspension or temporary stopping of judicial or administrative processes, often by court order; use precisely to differentiate from permanent termination.
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