prelaw

adjective

pre·​law

(ˈ)prē+

: occurring before the commencement of studies in law : forming a foundation for legal studies

prelaw studies

also : taking or studying a prelaw course

prelaw and predental students

Word History

Etymology

pre- + law

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Rhymes for prelaw

• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw
• byelaw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
• coleslaw
• crenshaw
• dada
• esau