Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
pending — pend·ing 1 / pen diŋ/ prep 1: during the time of 2: while awaiting: in the time preceding held in escrow pending the outcome of the suit free pending trial pending 2 adj 1 … Law dictionary
action — ac·tion n [Latin actio legal proceeding, from agere to do, carry out, initiate legal proceedings] 1 a: a judicial proceeding for the enforcement or protection of a right, the redress or prevention of a wrong, or the punishment of a public offense … Law dictionary
action — A judicial proceeding, either in law or in equity, to obtain relief at the hands of a court. A judicial remedy for the enforcement or protection of a right, or a legal proceeding in which a plaintiff claims against a defendant or fund the… … Ballentine's law dictionary
action brought — An action commenced. Goldenberg v Murphy, 108 US 162, 27 L Ed 686. 2 S Ct 388; Anno: 27 ALR2d 236, 253. A pending action; the status of an action wherein the defendant is subject to judicial orders tendered in the cause. 32 Am J2d Fed Prac § 424 … Ballentine's law dictionary
pending litigation — See pending action … Ballentine's law dictionary
action pending — The status of an action between the time of the commencement thereof and its final determination by a judgment. An action is no longer pending after a judgment of dismissal has been made and entered, although third parties, who had secured an ex… … Ballentine's law dictionary
pending — [[t]pe̱ndɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ If something such as a legal procedure is pending, it is waiting to be dealt with or settled. [FORMAL] The cause of death was listed as pending... In 1989, the court had 600 pending cases... She had a libel action against… … English dictionary
pending — Begun, but not yet completed; during; before the conclusion of; prior to the completion of; unsettled; undetermined; in process of settlement or adjustment. Awaiting an occurrence or conclusion of action, period of continuance or indeterminacy.… … Black's law dictionary
pending — 1. adjective 1) nine cases were still pending Syn: unresolved, undecided, unsettled, awaiting decision/action, undetermined, open, hanging fire, (up) in the air, on ice, ongoing, outstanding, not done, unfinished, incomplete; informal on the back … Thesaurus of popular words
action deferred — Tactical action on a specific track is being withheld for better tactical advantage. Weapons are available and commitment is pending … Military dictionary
