What is another word for pendente lite?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛndənt lˈa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Pendente Lite is a Latin term that refers to a legal status that is temporary in nature, which is usually granted during the pendency of a legal case or lawsuit. Some commonly used synonyms for pendente lite include interim, provisional, temporary, and transitional. These words all emphasize the provisional nature of a legal status that is subject to change as the case progresses. Other synonyms include contingent, conditional, and expectant, which further emphasize that a pendente lite status is not permanent and that it is dependent on the outcome of the legal case. Whatever synonym is used, the term always relates to a legal status that is temporary and subject to change.
