pre|tri|al

pre|tri|al
pre|tri|al «PREE TRY uhl», noun, adjective.
–n.
a meeting held by a judge or other arbitrator before a trial to clarify the issues so as to save time and costs at the trial: »

There is nothing wrong with pressure to settle the case at pretrial rather than years later (New York Times).

–adj.
1. having to do with such a meeting.
2. occurring or existing before a trial: »

Pretrial publicity had prejudiced the jury.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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