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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By then, the case had entered a final, arduous pretrial stage called summary judgment.
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Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Superior Court of Fulton County is issuing a warning about a scam that is targeting residents with fraudulent pretrial supervision claims.
—Cbs Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Henderson is scheduled to appear in court April 7 for a pretrial hearing.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
At a pretrial hearing in February, Kansas City Police homicide Det.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Superior Court of Fulton County is issuing a warning about a scam that is targeting residents with fraudulent pretrial supervision claims.
—Cbs Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Henderson is scheduled to appear in court April 7 for a pretrial hearing.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
At a pretrial hearing in February, Kansas City Police homicide Det.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Pretrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretrial. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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