pre-action

adj

pre-action

adj

Etymology From pre- + action.

1

Before an action takes place, especially a legal action.

He concludes: "This letter is written in contemplation of legal proceedings, and is a pre-action protocol letter within the meaning of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998."2020 December 2, Barry Doe, “National Rail Timetable changes and reductions”, in Rail, page 73:

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