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pre·tri·al | \ ˌprē-ˈtrī(-ə)l 
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or pre-trial
Definition of pretrial
: occurring or existing before a trial a pretrial hearing
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pretrial
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of pretrial
chiefly US, law : before a trial
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pretrial
adjectivepre·tri·al | \ ˌprē-ˈtrī-əl \
Legal Definition of pretrial
: existing or occurring before trial
a pretrial motion a pretrial detainee
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The first known use of pretrial was in 1894
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