Pretrial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈtɹaɪəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pretrial is an adjective meaning Pertaining to a preliminary trial.
Meaning
Pertaining to a preliminary trial.
More Meanings
- Before a trial.
- (law) A preliminary trial held in advance of a court trial.
Example Sentences
As a result, another pretrial review was to be held on 17 February.
“A Navy Sailor has been placed in pretrial confinement in connection with the death of Seaman Resendiz. Charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice are pending,” NCIS told CNN in a statement Thursday.
Word Forms
- pre-trial
- pretrials
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preceding, preliminary, preemptive, introductory, pre-emptive, pre-release.
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