presuit
adj/pɹɪˈs(j)ut/
Etymology From pre- + suit.
1
Pertaining to activities occurring prior to the initiation of a lawsuit.
- Some states have implemented presuit statutes wherein the parties (plaintiff and defendant) must complete a presuit investigation of any claim relative to medical malpractice.2009, Sheila K. Nicholson, The Physical Therapist's Business Practice and Legal Guide, page 272: