SINCE 1828
pretrial
adjective
pre·tri·al
| \ ˌprē-ˈtrī(-ə)l
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\
variants:
or pre-trial
Definition of pretrial
: occurring or existing before a trial
a pretrial hearing
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pretrial
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of pretrial
chiefly US, law
: before a trial
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pretrial
adjective
pre·tri·al
| \ ˌprē-ˈtrī-əl\
Legal Definition of pretrial
: existing or occurring before trial
a pretrial motion a pretrial detainee
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