A temporary order is one the court will order on application of a plaintiff, usually based on an affidavit, before the court has heard all the facts and testimony in the case. It can be for a definite period of time or until the court makes a final order.
What do you mean gray area? A temporary order will stay in effect until there is a final order or the order is for a specific time or a specific condition is satisfied. The order would normally say it is temporary or final. If it doesn't say temporary, it is usually a final order.
That phrase in a pledging gives the court the latitude to grant relief that it may think is fair and equitable that is not specifically asked for.

