Latin: a dispute or matter which is the subject of ongoing or pending litigation . Politicians will sometimes refuse to discuss a matter or an issue which is "lis pendens" because they do not want their comments to be perceived as an attempt to influence a court of law.
LIS PENDENS
Meaning of LIS PENDENS in English
Duhaime's Law English dictionary. Английский юридический словарь Duhaime . 2012