ALL meanings of decree nisi
de·cree ni·si
D d - countable noun decree nisi A decree nisi is an order made by a court which states that a divorce must take place at a certain time in the future unless a good reason is produced to prevent this. 3
- noun decree nisi a provisional decree, esp in divorce proceedings, which will later be made absolute unless cause is shown why it should not 3
- noun decree nisi a decree, especially of divorce, that will become absolute at a later date. 1
- noun decree nisi (law) a decree issued on a first petition for divorce; it becomes absolute at some later date unless cause is shown why it should not. 0