Pre-Judgment
/ˌpriːˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to actions or processes occurring before a court's final judgment is rendered.
The court held a pre-judgment hearing to consider interim relief.
- (n.) A determination or ruling made before the final judgment, often concerning provisional matters such as asset freezes or preliminary damages.
The plaintiff sought a pre-judgment attachment to secure potential recovery.
Forms
- pre-judgments
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Commentary
Use 'pre-judgment' to highlight temporality before final adjudication; distinguish from post-judgment remedies and final judgments.
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