/ˌɪntərˈlɑkjəˌtɔri ˈmætər/ – Phrase
Definition: các vấn đề pháp lý tạm thời hoặc trung gian.
A more thorough explanation: an issue that is dealt with by the court, either before the full trial or before the final decision is made
Example: Judge Jeremy Doogue first dealt with an interlocutory matter and made an order for a security payment of $10,000 to cover any subsequent order for costs.