pretrial
adjective
pre·tri·al
ˌprē-ˈtrī(-ə)l 
variants
or pre-trial
: occurring or existing before a trial
a pretrial hearing
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In addition, some discussion at the final pretrial hearing may revolve around the defense’s and prosecution’s specific pieces of evidence intended for trial.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
In pretrial hearings, the defense unsuccessfully attempted to keep the jury from seeing the video.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Diddy plea deal denied, Cassie video to be allowed as evidence
In the lead-up to the May 5 start date, attorneys for the prosecution and the defense have been in court for pretrial hearings to discuss various procedural matters.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Per a pretrial ruling, neither side can use evidence or arguments related to the reversal of Weinstein’s 2020 conviction nor the jury’s decision to acquit Weinstein on certain charges at that time.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
In pretrial hearings, the defense unsuccessfully attempted to keep the jury from seeing the video.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Diddy plea deal denied, Cassie video to be allowed as evidence
In the lead-up to the May 5 start date, attorneys for the prosecution and the defense have been in court for pretrial hearings to discuss various procedural matters.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Per a pretrial ruling, neither side can use evidence or arguments related to the reversal of Weinstein’s 2020 conviction nor the jury’s decision to acquit Weinstein on certain charges at that time.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pretrial
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“Pretrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretrial. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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