pretrial
//ˌpriːˈtraɪəl//
Adjective
pretrialCanonical form
1
Occurring or existing before a trial begins, especially relating to legal proceedings or hearings.
The defendant was held in pretrial detention for three months.
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Noun
1
A hearing or proceeding held before the main trial, typically to address preliminary matters such as motions or evidence.
The judge scheduled a pretrial to discuss the admissibility of evidence.