Stay
/steɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order halting a judicial proceeding or the enforcement of a judgment.
The judge granted a stay pending the appeal.
- (v.) To suspend or delay a judicial proceeding or execution of a judgment by court order.
The court stayed the eviction until further notice.
Forms
- stays
- staying
- stayed
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Commentary
A stay temporarily pauses legal actions; it is crucial to specify its duration and scope in drafting.
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