Definitions for "Decree nisi"
A provisional order dissolving a marriage, which does not become final until a further application is made by the petitioner (at least six weeks after the decree nisi) and a decree absolute is granted.
Document issued once the Court is satisfied that the grounds of divorce are established, allowing the petitioner to apply to have the decree made absolute after a further six weeks and one day. It does not end the marriage
a decree issued on a first petition for divorce; becomes absolute at some later date