Legal Definitions - intermediate casing

Intermediate casing: A term used in the oil and gas industry to refer to a type of casing that is installed at a certain depth during drilling. It is used to provide support and prevent collapse of the wellbore.

Intermediate court: A type of court that is between the lower court and the highest court in a judicial system. It hears appeals from lower courts and its decisions can be appealed to the highest court.

Intermediate order: A type of court order that is issued during a legal case, but is not final. It may be issued to resolve a procedural issue or to provide temporary relief until a final decision is made.

Intermediate scrutiny: A legal standard used in constitutional law to evaluate the constitutionality of a law or government action. It requires that the law or action be substantially related to an important government objective, if it involves a classification that is considered quasi-suspect (such as gender or legitimacy).