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Pretrial

🔄 Synonyms of "Pretrial"

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Word	Definition
pretrial conferencenoun	(law) a conference held before the trial begins to bring the parties together to outline discovery proceedings and to define the issues to be tried; more useful in civil than in criminal cases

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Word	Definition
preceding	Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
pretrial conferencenoun	(law) a conference held before the trial begins to bring the parties together to outline discovery proceedings and to define the issues to be tried; more useful in civil than in criminal cases
preliminarynoun	In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
preemptive	Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
introductory	Introducing; giving a preview, idea or foretaste of.
pre-emptive	Alternative spelling of preemptive. [Of or relating to preemption.]
pre-release	Alternative spelling of prerelease. [Before release.]
proactive	Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty.
prior	Coming before in order or time; earlier, former, previous.
anticipatory	Characterized by anticipation.
preparatorynoun	Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.
tentative	Uncertain; subject to future change.
cautionary	Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
prejudicial	Causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious.
statusnoun	A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
inquisitorial	(law) Describing a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge.
investigative	Of or pertaining to investigation
interim	Temporary.
short-term	Of or pertaining to a short duration of time.
precautionary	Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution.