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Definition interim in British English

interim adjective

adjective
/ˈɪntərɪm/
1

intended to last or perform an activity only until someone or something permanent or final is available

Example

an interim government/president/report

Example

The insurance company made an interim payment while the claim was being investigated.

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2

calculated or paid before the end of a financial year

Example

an interim dividend

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3

relating to the period in a civil case between the official start of the case and its end. The adjective interlocutory is used more commonly in the US.

Example

They were seeking an interim injunction.

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Definition interim in British English