Pretrial
/ˈpriːˌtraɪəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to the period or activities before a trial.
The pretrial motions were filed to exclude certain evidence.
- (n.) The phase or proceedings occurring before the trial itself.
The judge scheduled a pretrial to discuss settlement options.
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Commentary
Use 'pretrial' primarily as an adjective to modify legal procedures or events before trial; it can also function as a noun referring to the pretrial phase or session.
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