Preliminary Approval
/prɪˈlɪmɪnɛri əˈpruːvəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A provisional court authorization that allows a proposed settlement or action to proceed to a full hearing or final approval stage.
The judge granted preliminary approval to the class action settlement so notice could be sent to class members.
Forms
- preliminary approval
- preliminary approvals
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Commentary
Preliminary approval is a procedural step indicating tentative assent subject to further scrutiny or hearing.
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