pretrial

adj, noun — 3 senses

pretrial

adj

/pɹɪˈtɹaɪəl/

Etymology From pre- + trial.

1

Pertaining to a preliminary trial.

2

Before a trial.

“A Navy Sailor has been placed in pretrial confinement in connection with the death of Seaman Resendiz. Charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice are pending,” NCIS told CNN in a statement Thursday.2025 June 13, Rosa Flores, “Missing Navy sailor found dead in Virginia, another sailor in custody”, in CNN:

pretrial

noun

Etymology From pre- + trial.

1

Law A preliminary trial held in advance of a court trial.

As a result, another pretrial review was to be held on 17 February.

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